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
8BADAF
RGB
139, 173, 175
HSL
183, 18%, 62%
HSB
183, 21%, 69%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 31
LAB
68, -12, -5
LCH
68, 13, 203
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 201
XYZ
33, 38, 46
LUV
68, -18, -5
HWB
183, 55%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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