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
8CAEB7
RGB
140, 174, 183
HSL
193, 23%, 63%
HSB
193, 23%, 72%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 28
LAB
69, -10, -9
LCH
69, 14, 220
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 216
XYZ
34, 39, 51
LUV
69, -18, -11
HWB
193, 55%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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