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
8CA4AB
RGB
140, 164, 171
HSL
194, 16%, 61%
HSB
194, 18%, 67%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 33
LAB
66, -8, -7
LCH
66, 10, 221
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 217
XYZ
31, 35, 44
LUV
66, -13, -8
HWB
194, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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