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
8EAAB7
RGB
142, 170, 183
HSL
199, 22%, 64%
HSB
199, 22%, 72%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 28
LAB
68, -8, -10
LCH
68, 13, 232
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 228
XYZ
34, 38, 50
LUV
68, -15, -14
HWB
199, 56%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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