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
8EA595
RGB
142, 165, 149
HSL
138, 11%, 60%
HSB
138, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 0, 10, 35
LAB
66, -11, 5
LCH
66, 12, 153
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 155
XYZ
30, 35, 34
LUV
66, -12, 10
HWB
138, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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