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
8CA396
RGB
140, 163, 150
HSL
146, 11%, 59%
HSB
146, 14%, 64%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 36
LAB
65, -10, 4
LCH
65, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 161
XYZ
29, 34, 34
LUV
65, -12, 8
HWB
146, 55%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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