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
A0B4BB
RGB
160, 180, 187
HSL
196, 17%, 68%
HSB
196, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 27
LAB
72, -6, -6
LCH
72, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 221
XYZ
40, 44, 53
LUV
72, -11, -8
HWB
196, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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