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
A1ABB2
RGB
161, 171, 178
HSL
205, 10%, 66%
HSB
205, 10%, 70%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 30
LAB
69, -3, -5
LCH
69, 6, 242
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 238
XYZ
37, 40, 48
LUV
69, -6, -7
HWB
205, 63%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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