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
A1AEA2
RGB
161, 174, 162
HSL
125, 7%, 66%
HSB
125, 7%, 68%
CMYK
7, 0, 7, 32
LAB
70, -6, 5
LCH
70, 8, 145
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 148
XYZ
36, 40, 40
LUV
70, -7, 8
HWB
125, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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