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
8CA89D
RGB
140, 168, 157
HSL
156, 14%, 60%
HSB
156, 17%, 66%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 34
LAB
66, -12, 2
LCH
66, 12, 169
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 170
XYZ
31, 36, 37
LUV
66, -15, 6
HWB
156, 55%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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