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
8EADB7
RGB
142, 173, 183
HSL
195, 22%, 64%
HSB
195, 22%, 72%
CMYK
22, 5, 0, 28
LAB
69, -9, -9
LCH
69, 13, 224
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 219
XYZ
35, 39, 51
LUV
69, -16, -12
HWB
195, 56%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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