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
A1AFA0
RGB
161, 175, 160
HSL
116, 9%, 66%
HSB
116, 9%, 69%
CMYK
8, 0, 9, 31
LAB
70, -7, 6
LCH
70, 9, 140
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 143
XYZ
36, 41, 39
LUV
70, -7, 10
HWB
116, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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