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
8CA697
RGB
140, 166, 151
HSL
145, 13%, 60%
HSB
145, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 35
LAB
66, -12, 5
LCH
66, 13, 158
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 160
XYZ
30, 35, 34
LUV
66, -13, 9
HWB
145, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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