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
8EA4A1
RGB
142, 164, 161
HSL
172, 11%, 60%
HSB
172, 13%, 64%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 36
LAB
66, -8, -1
LCH
66, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 187
XYZ
31, 35, 39
LUV
66, -12, 0
HWB
172, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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