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
A1B3AC
RGB
161, 179, 172
HSL
157, 11%, 67%
HSB
157, 10%, 70%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 30
LAB
71, -8, 1
LCH
71, 8, 170
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 170
XYZ
38, 43, 45
LUV
71, -10, 3
HWB
157, 63%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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