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
8EA199
RGB
142, 161, 153
HSL
155, 9%, 59%
HSB
155, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 37
LAB
65, -8, 2
LCH
65, 8, 168
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 168
XYZ
30, 34, 35
LUV
65, -10, 4
HWB
155, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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