Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8BABB7
RGB
139, 171, 183
HSL
196, 23%, 63%
HSB
196, 24%, 72%
CMYK
24, 7, 0, 28
LAB
68, -9, -10
LCH
68, 14, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 223
XYZ
34, 38, 50
LUV
68, -17, -13
HWB
196, 55%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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