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
8CA6A2
RGB
140, 166, 162
HSL
171, 13%, 60%
HSB
171, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 35
LAB
66, -10, -1
LCH
66, 10, 186
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 185
XYZ
31, 35, 39
LUV
66, -14, 0
HWB
171, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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