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
8DAEA9
RGB
141, 174, 169
HSL
171, 17%, 62%
HSB
171, 19%, 68%
CMYK
19, 0, 3, 32
LAB
69, -12, -1
LCH
69, 13, 186
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 185
XYZ
33, 39, 43
LUV
69, -17, 0
HWB
171, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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