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
8EADB9
RGB
142, 173, 185
HSL
197, 23%, 64%
HSB
197, 23%, 73%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 27
LAB
69, -9, -10
LCH
69, 13, 228
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 223
XYZ
35, 39, 52
LUV
69, -16, -13
HWB
197, 56%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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