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
8FAFAD
RGB
143, 175, 173
HSL
176, 17%, 62%
HSB
176, 18%, 69%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 31
LAB
69, -12, -3
LCH
69, 12, 194
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 192
XYZ
34, 40, 45
LUV
69, -17, -2
HWB
176, 56%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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