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
8EA193
RGB
142, 161, 147
HSL
136, 9%, 59%
HSB
136, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 37
LAB
64, -9, 5
LCH
64, 10, 151
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 154
XYZ
29, 33, 32
LUV
64, -10, 9
HWB
136, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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