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
A0BEBA
RGB
160, 190, 186
HSL
172, 19%, 69%
HSB
172, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 25
LAB
75, -11, -2
LCH
75, 11, 188
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 187
XYZ
42, 48, 53
LUV
75, -16, 0
HWB
172, 63%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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