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
8FAFBC
RGB
143, 175, 188
HSL
197, 25%, 65%
HSB
197, 24%, 74%
CMYK
24, 7, 0, 26
LAB
69, -9, -10
LCH
69, 14, 229
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 224
XYZ
36, 40, 53
LUV
69, -17, -14
HWB
197, 56%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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