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
8DAAB6
RGB
141, 170, 182
HSL
198, 22%, 63%
HSB
198, 23%, 71%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 29
LAB
68, -8, -10
LCH
68, 13, 229
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 225
XYZ
34, 38, 50
LUV
68, -15, -13
HWB
198, 55%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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