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
A1A6BB
RGB
161, 166, 187
HSL
228, 16%, 68%
HSB
228, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 27
LAB
68, 1, -11
LCH
68, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 275
XYZ
37, 38, 52
LUV
68, -4, -18
HWB
228, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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