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
8EA9A8
RGB
142, 169, 168
HSL
178, 14%, 61%
HSB
178, 16%, 66%
CMYK
16, 0, 1, 34
LAB
67, -10, -3
LCH
67, 10, 196
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 194
XYZ
32, 37, 42
LUV
67, -14, -2
HWB
178, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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