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
8CA5AD
RGB
140, 165, 173
HSL
195, 17%, 61%
HSB
195, 19%, 68%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 32
LAB
66, -8, -7
LCH
66, 11, 223
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 219
XYZ
32, 36, 45
LUV
66, -13, -9
HWB
195, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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