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
8EA4A6
RGB
142, 164, 166
HSL
185, 12%, 60%
HSB
185, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 35
LAB
66, -8, -4
LCH
66, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 203
XYZ
31, 35, 41
LUV
66, -12, -4
HWB
185, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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