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
8EA8AC
RGB
142, 168, 172
HSL
188, 15%, 62%
HSB
188, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 33
LAB
67, -9, -5
LCH
67, 10, 211
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 208
XYZ
33, 37, 44
LUV
67, -14, -6
HWB
188, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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