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
8EA5A0
RGB
142, 165, 160
HSL
167, 11%, 60%
HSB
167, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 35
LAB
66, -9, 0
LCH
66, 9, 182
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 181
XYZ
31, 35, 38
LUV
66, -12, 1
HWB
167, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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