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
8CA2AA
RGB
140, 162, 170
HSL
196, 15%, 61%
HSB
196, 18%, 67%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -7, -7
LCH
65, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 222
XYZ
31, 34, 43
LUV
65, -12, -9
HWB
196, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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