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
A0BBBA
RGB
160, 187, 186
HSL
178, 17%, 68%
HSB
178, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 27
LAB
74, -10, -3
LCH
74, 10, 196
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 194
XYZ
41, 47, 53
LUV
74, -14, -2
HWB
178, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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