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
8FABAF
RGB
143, 171, 175
HSL
188, 17%, 62%
HSB
188, 18%, 69%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 31
LAB
68, -9, -5
LCH
68, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 207
XYZ
34, 38, 46
LUV
68, -15, -6
HWB
188, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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