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
A0AEBE
RGB
160, 174, 190
HSL
212, 19%, 69%
HSB
212, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 25
LAB
70, -3, -10
LCH
70, 10, 256
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 252
XYZ
39, 41, 55
LUV
70, -8, -15
HWB
212, 63%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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