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
8EA8A5
RGB
142, 168, 165
HSL
173, 13%, 61%
HSB
173, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 34
LAB
67, -10, -2
LCH
67, 10, 189
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 188
XYZ
32, 36, 41
LUV
67, -14, -1
HWB
173, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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