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
8CAAA6
RGB
140, 170, 166
HSL
172, 15%, 61%
HSB
172, 18%, 67%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 33
LAB
67, -11, -2
LCH
67, 11, 188
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 187
XYZ
32, 37, 42
LUV
67, -16, 0
HWB
172, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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