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
8EB0AA
RGB
142, 176, 170
HSL
169, 18%, 62%
HSB
169, 19%, 69%
CMYK
19, 0, 3, 31
LAB
69, -13, -1
LCH
69, 13, 184
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 183
XYZ
34, 40, 44
LUV
69, -18, 1
HWB
169, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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