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
A0AAA8
RGB
160, 170, 168
HSL
168, 6%, 65%
HSB
168, 6%, 67%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 33
LAB
69, -4, 0
LCH
69, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 183
XYZ
36, 39, 43
LUV
69, -5, 0
HWB
168, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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