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
A0A2B2
RGB
160, 162, 178
HSL
233, 10%, 66%
HSB
233, 10%, 70%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 30
LAB
67, 2, -9
LCH
67, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 280
XYZ
35, 37, 47
LUV
67, -2, -13
HWB
233, 63%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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