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
A0B5BB
RGB
160, 181, 187
HSL
193, 17%, 68%
HSB
193, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 27
LAB
72, -7, -6
LCH
72, 9, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 217
XYZ
40, 44, 53
LUV
72, -11, -7
HWB
193, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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