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
8EA1A1
RGB
142, 161, 161
HSL
180, 9%, 59%
HSB
180, 12%, 63%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 37
LAB
65, -7, -2
LCH
65, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 197
XYZ
30, 34, 39
LUV
65, -10, -2
HWB
180, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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