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
8EA5AF
RGB
142, 165, 175
HSL
198, 17%, 62%
HSB
198, 19%, 69%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 31
LAB
66, -7, -8
LCH
66, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 226
XYZ
32, 36, 46
LUV
66, -13, -11
HWB
198, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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