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
8EA89E
RGB
142, 168, 158
HSL
157, 13%, 61%
HSB
157, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 34
LAB
67, -11, 2
LCH
67, 11, 170
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 170
XYZ
31, 36, 38
LUV
67, -14, 5
HWB
157, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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