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
8EA196
RGB
142, 161, 150
HSL
145, 9%, 59%
HSB
145, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 37
LAB
64, -9, 3
LCH
64, 9, 159
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 160
XYZ
29, 33, 34
LUV
64, -10, 6
HWB
145, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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