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
8EABA9
RGB
142, 171, 169
HSL
176, 15%, 61%
HSB
176, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 0, 1, 33
LAB
68, -11, -2
LCH
68, 11, 193
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 191
XYZ
33, 38, 43
LUV
68, -15, -2
HWB
176, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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