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
8EA5A8
RGB
142, 165, 168
HSL
187, 13%, 61%
HSB
187, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 2, 0, 34
LAB
66, -8, -4
LCH
66, 9, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 206
XYZ
32, 35, 42
LUV
66, -12, -5
HWB
187, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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