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
8E9C8D
RGB
142, 156, 141
HSL
116, 7%, 58%
HSB
116, 10%, 61%
CMYK
9, 0, 10, 39
LAB
63, -7, 6
LCH
63, 10, 140
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 143
XYZ
28, 31, 30
LUV
63, -7, 10
HWB
116, 55%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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