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
8FA195
RGB
143, 161, 149
HSL
140, 9%, 60%
HSB
140, 11%, 63%
CMYK
11, 0, 7, 37
LAB
65, -8, 4
LCH
65, 9, 154
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 156
XYZ
29, 33, 33
LUV
65, -9, 7
HWB
140, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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