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
A1ABA7
RGB
161, 171, 167
HSL
156, 6%, 65%
HSB
156, 6%, 67%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 33
LAB
69, -4, 1
LCH
69, 4, 170
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 170
XYZ
36, 39, 42
LUV
69, -5, 2
HWB
156, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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