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
A1AFBB
RGB
161, 175, 187
HSL
208, 16%, 68%
HSB
208, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 27
LAB
71, -3, -8
LCH
71, 9, 248
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 244
XYZ
39, 42, 53
LUV
71, -8, -11
HWB
208, 63%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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