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
8EADB2
RGB
142, 173, 178
HSL
188, 19%, 63%
HSB
188, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 30
LAB
69, -10, -6
LCH
69, 12, 212
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 208
XYZ
34, 39, 48
LUV
69, -16, -8
HWB
188, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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