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
A0BBC6
RGB
160, 187, 198
HSL
197, 25%, 70%
HSB
197, 19%, 78%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 22
LAB
74, -8, -9
LCH
74, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 224
XYZ
42, 47, 60
LUV
74, -15, -12
HWB
197, 63%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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