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
8FAFA5
RGB
143, 175, 165
HSL
161, 17%, 62%
HSB
161, 18%, 69%
CMYK
18, 0, 6, 31
LAB
69, -13, 1
LCH
69, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 174
XYZ
33, 39, 41
LUV
69, -17, 4
HWB
161, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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