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
A1ABB4
RGB
161, 171, 180
HSL
208, 11%, 67%
HSB
208, 11%, 71%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 29
LAB
69, -2, -6
LCH
69, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 245
XYZ
37, 40, 49
LUV
69, -6, -8
HWB
208, 63%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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