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
A0AEA0
RGB
160, 174, 160
HSL
120, 8%, 65%
HSB
120, 8%, 68%
CMYK
8, 0, 8, 32
LAB
70, -7, 5
LCH
70, 9, 142
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 145
XYZ
36, 40, 39
LUV
70, -7, 9
HWB
120, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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