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
8EB2AC
RGB
142, 178, 172
HSL
170, 19%, 63%
HSB
170, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 0, 3, 30
LAB
70, -14, -1
LCH
70, 14, 185
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 184
XYZ
35, 41, 45
LUV
70, -19, 1
HWB
170, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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