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
8DA5AE
RGB
141, 165, 174
HSL
196, 17%, 62%
HSB
196, 19%, 68%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 32
LAB
66, -7, -8
LCH
66, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 222
XYZ
32, 36, 45
LUV
66, -13, -10
HWB
196, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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