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
8CA79D
RGB
140, 167, 157
HSL
158, 13%, 60%
HSB
158, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 35
LAB
66, -11, 2
LCH
66, 11, 170
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 171
XYZ
31, 36, 37
LUV
66, -14, 5
HWB
158, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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