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
8CA3AF
RGB
140, 163, 175
HSL
201, 18%, 62%
HSB
201, 20%, 69%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 31
LAB
66, -6, -9
LCH
66, 11, 235
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 231
XYZ
32, 35, 46
LUV
66, -13, -12
HWB
201, 55%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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