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
8CA7AC
RGB
140, 167, 172
HSL
189, 16%, 61%
HSB
189, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 33
LAB
67, -9, -6
LCH
67, 11, 214
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 210
XYZ
32, 36, 44
LUV
67, -14, -7
HWB
189, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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