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
8DADAF
RGB
141, 173, 175
HSL
184, 18%, 62%
HSB
184, 19%, 69%
CMYK
19, 1, 0, 31
LAB
68, -11, -5
LCH
68, 12, 204
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 201
XYZ
34, 39, 46
LUV
68, -17, -5
HWB
184, 55%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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