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
8CA89E
RGB
140, 168, 158
HSL
159, 14%, 60%
HSB
159, 17%, 66%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 34
LAB
67, -12, 2
LCH
67, 12, 171
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 172
XYZ
31, 36, 38
LUV
67, -15, 5
HWB
159, 55%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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