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
A0BCAD
RGB
160, 188, 173
HSL
148, 17%, 68%
HSB
148, 15%, 74%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 26
LAB
74, -12, 4
LCH
74, 13, 161
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 162
XYZ
40, 46, 46
LUV
74, -14, 9
HWB
148, 63%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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