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
8D9E99
RGB
141, 158, 153
HSL
162, 8%, 59%
HSB
162, 11%, 62%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 38
LAB
64, -7, 0
LCH
64, 7, 176
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 176
XYZ
29, 32, 35
LUV
64, -9, 2
HWB
162, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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