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
8CA2A6
RGB
140, 162, 166
HSL
189, 13%, 60%
HSB
189, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 35
LAB
65, -7, -5
LCH
65, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 210
XYZ
31, 34, 41
LUV
65, -12, -6
HWB
189, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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