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
8BADA3
RGB
139, 173, 163
HSL
162, 17%, 61%
HSB
162, 20%, 68%
CMYK
20, 0, 6, 32
LAB
68, -14, 1
LCH
68, 14, 175
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 175
XYZ
32, 38, 40
LUV
68, -17, 4
HWB
162, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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