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
8EA2A1
RGB
142, 162, 161
HSL
177, 10%, 60%
HSB
177, 12%, 64%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 36
LAB
65, -7, -2
LCH
65, 8, 195
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 193
XYZ
31, 34, 39
LUV
65, -11, -2
HWB
177, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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