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
8CA8A5
RGB
140, 168, 165
HSL
174, 14%, 60%
HSB
174, 17%, 66%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 34
LAB
67, -10, -2
LCH
67, 11, 190
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 189
XYZ
32, 36, 41
LUV
67, -15, -1
HWB
174, 55%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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