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
8CA0A2
RGB
140, 160, 162
HSL
185, 11%, 59%
HSB
185, 14%, 64%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 36
LAB
64, -7, -4
LCH
64, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 204
XYZ
30, 33, 39
LUV
64, -11, -4
HWB
185, 55%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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