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
A1A3BB
RGB
161, 163, 187
HSL
235, 16%, 68%
HSB
235, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 27
LAB
67, 3, -13
LCH
67, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 282
XYZ
37, 37, 52
LUV
67, -2, -20
HWB
235, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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