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
8EAAB2
RGB
142, 170, 178
HSL
193, 19%, 63%
HSB
193, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 30
LAB
68, -9, -8
LCH
68, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 217
XYZ
34, 38, 48
LUV
68, -15, -10
HWB
193, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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