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
A0AEC2
RGB
160, 174, 194
HSL
215, 22%, 69%
HSB
215, 18%, 76%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 24
LAB
70, -2, -12
LCH
70, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 257
XYZ
39, 42, 57
LUV
70, -8, -18
HWB
215, 63%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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