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
8CAAB2
RGB
140, 170, 178
HSL
193, 20%, 62%
HSB
193, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 30
LAB
68, -9, -8
LCH
68, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 216
XYZ
33, 38, 48
LUV
68, -16, -10
HWB
193, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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