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
8CA7B2
RGB
140, 167, 178
HSL
197, 20%, 62%
HSB
197, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 30
LAB
67, -8, -9
LCH
67, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 224
XYZ
33, 36, 47
LUV
67, -14, -12
HWB
197, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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