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
8EA2A9
RGB
142, 162, 169
HSL
196, 14%, 61%
HSB
196, 16%, 66%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 34
LAB
65, -6, -6
LCH
65, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 221
XYZ
31, 34, 43
LUV
65, -11, -8
HWB
196, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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