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
8CA49E
RGB
140, 164, 158
HSL
165, 12%, 60%
HSB
165, 15%, 64%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 36
LAB
65, -10, 0
LCH
65, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 179
XYZ
30, 35, 37
LUV
65, -13, 2
HWB
165, 55%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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