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
8CAAB4
RGB
140, 170, 180
HSL
195, 21%, 63%
HSB
195, 22%, 71%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 29
LAB
68, -9, -9
LCH
68, 13, 224
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 220
XYZ
33, 38, 49
LUV
68, -16, -12
HWB
195, 55%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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