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
8EA3AB
RGB
142, 163, 171
HSL
197, 15%, 61%
HSB
197, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 33
LAB
66, -6, -7
LCH
66, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 223
XYZ
32, 35, 44
LUV
66, -11, -9
HWB
197, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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