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
8EA1A3
RGB
142, 161, 163
HSL
186, 10%, 60%
HSB
186, 13%, 64%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 36
LAB
65, -7, -3
LCH
65, 7, 207
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 204
XYZ
31, 34, 40
LUV
65, -10, -4
HWB
186, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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