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
8EA7B1
RGB
142, 167, 177
HSL
197, 18%, 63%
HSB
197, 20%, 69%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 31
LAB
67, -7, -8
LCH
67, 11, 228
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 224
XYZ
33, 37, 47
LUV
67, -13, -11
HWB
197, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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