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
8EA4A8
RGB
142, 164, 168
HSL
189, 13%, 61%
HSB
189, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 2, 0, 34
LAB
66, -7, -5
LCH
66, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 210
XYZ
31, 35, 42
LUV
66, -12, -6
HWB
189, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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