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
8EA5A9
RGB
142, 165, 169
HSL
189, 14%, 61%
HSB
189, 16%, 66%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 34
LAB
66, -8, -5
LCH
66, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 209
XYZ
32, 36, 43
LUV
66, -12, -6
HWB
189, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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