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
8EA09E
RGB
142, 160, 158
HSL
173, 9%, 59%
HSB
173, 11%, 63%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 37
LAB
64, -7, -1
LCH
64, 7, 190
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 189
XYZ
30, 33, 37
LUV
64, -10, -1
HWB
173, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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