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
8FB2AA
RGB
143, 178, 170
HSL
166, 19%, 63%
HSB
166, 20%, 70%
CMYK
20, 0, 4, 30
LAB
70, -14, 0
LCH
70, 14, 180
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 180
XYZ
35, 41, 44
LUV
70, -18, 2
HWB
166, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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