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
8CA29D
RGB
140, 162, 157
HSL
166, 11%, 59%
HSB
166, 14%, 64%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 36
LAB
65, -9, 0
LCH
65, 9, 181
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 180
XYZ
30, 34, 37
LUV
65, -12, 1
HWB
166, 55%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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