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
A1ABC5
RGB
161, 171, 197
HSL
223, 24%, 70%
HSB
223, 18%, 77%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 23
LAB
70, 0, -15
LCH
70, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 269
XYZ
39, 41, 59
LUV
70, -7, -22
HWB
223, 63%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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