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
A0AFA9
RGB
160, 175, 169
HSL
156, 9%, 66%
HSB
156, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 31
LAB
70, -6, 1
LCH
70, 6, 169
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 170
XYZ
37, 41, 43
LUV
70, -8, 3
HWB
156, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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