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
A0AFA0
RGB
160, 175, 160
HSL
120, 9%, 66%
HSB
120, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 31
LAB
70, -8, 6
LCH
70, 10, 142
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 145
XYZ
36, 41, 39
LUV
70, -8, 10
HWB
120, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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