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
8EB0B2
RGB
142, 176, 178
HSL
183, 19%, 63%
HSB
183, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 1, 0, 30
LAB
69, -12, -5
LCH
69, 13, 204
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 201
XYZ
35, 40, 48
LUV
69, -18, -5
HWB
183, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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