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
8CA5B2
RGB
140, 165, 178
HSL
201, 20%, 62%
HSB
201, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 30
LAB
66, -7, -10
LCH
66, 12, 235
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 230
XYZ
32, 36, 47
LUV
66, -14, -13
HWB
201, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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