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
8EA7AA
RGB
142, 167, 170
HSL
186, 14%, 61%
HSB
186, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 33
LAB
67, -8, -5
LCH
67, 10, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 205
XYZ
32, 36, 43
LUV
67, -13, -5
HWB
186, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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