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
8FAEA9
RGB
143, 174, 169
HSL
170, 16%, 62%
HSB
170, 18%, 68%
CMYK
18, 0, 3, 32
LAB
69, -12, -1
LCH
69, 12, 186
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 185
XYZ
34, 39, 43
LUV
69, -16, 0
HWB
170, 56%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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