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
8DA8B2
RGB
141, 168, 178
HSL
196, 19%, 63%
HSB
196, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 30
LAB
67, -8, -8
LCH
67, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 222
XYZ
33, 37, 47
LUV
67, -14, -11
HWB
196, 55%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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