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
8EA8B1
RGB
142, 168, 177
HSL
195, 18%, 63%
HSB
195, 20%, 69%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 31
LAB
67, -8, -8
LCH
67, 11, 225
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 221
XYZ
33, 37, 47
LUV
67, -14, -10
HWB
195, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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