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
8DAAB5
RGB
141, 170, 181
HSL
197, 21%, 63%
HSB
197, 22%, 71%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 29
LAB
68, -8, -9
LCH
68, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 223
XYZ
34, 38, 49
LUV
68, -15, -12
HWB
197, 55%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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