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
8E9E95
RGB
142, 158, 149
HSL
146, 8%, 59%
HSB
146, 10%, 62%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 38
LAB
64, -7, 3
LCH
64, 8, 160
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 161
XYZ
29, 32, 33
LUV
64, -8, 5
HWB
146, 56%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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