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
8CAEB3
RGB
140, 174, 179
HSL
188, 20%, 63%
HSB
188, 22%, 70%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 30
LAB
69, -11, -7
LCH
69, 13, 211
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 207
XYZ
34, 39, 48
LUV
69, -18, -8
HWB
188, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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