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
8EA7B3
RGB
142, 167, 179
HSL
199, 20%, 63%
HSB
199, 21%, 70%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 30
LAB
67, -7, -9
LCH
67, 12, 233
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 228
XYZ
33, 37, 48
LUV
67, -14, -13
HWB
199, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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