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
8CA9AE
RGB
140, 169, 174
HSL
189, 17%, 62%
HSB
189, 20%, 68%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 32
LAB
67, -10, -6
LCH
67, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 209
XYZ
33, 37, 45
LUV
67, -15, -7
HWB
189, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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