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
8CA4B2
RGB
140, 164, 178
HSL
202, 20%, 62%
HSB
202, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 30
LAB
66, -6, -10
LCH
66, 12, 238
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 234
XYZ
32, 35, 47
LUV
66, -13, -14
HWB
202, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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