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
8EA3A8
RGB
142, 163, 168
HSL
192, 13%, 61%
HSB
192, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 34
LAB
65, -7, -5
LCH
65, 9, 217
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 214
XYZ
31, 35, 42
LUV
65, -11, -6
HWB
192, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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