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
8EA1A4
RGB
142, 161, 164
HSL
188, 11%, 60%
HSB
188, 13%, 64%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 36
LAB
65, -6, -4
LCH
65, 8, 212
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 208
XYZ
31, 34, 40
LUV
65, -10, -5
HWB
188, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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