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
8CA9B2
RGB
140, 169, 178
HSL
194, 20%, 62%
HSB
194, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 30
LAB
67, -9, -8
LCH
67, 12, 223
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 219
XYZ
33, 37, 48
LUV
67, -15, -11
HWB
194, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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