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
8CAAB1
RGB
140, 170, 177
HSL
191, 19%, 62%
HSB
191, 21%, 69%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 31
LAB
68, -10, -7
LCH
68, 12, 217
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 213
XYZ
33, 37, 47
LUV
68, -16, -9
HWB
191, 55%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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