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
A1BABC
RGB
161, 186, 188
HSL
184, 17%, 68%
HSB
184, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 26
LAB
74, -9, -4
LCH
74, 9, 205
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 202
XYZ
41, 46, 54
LUV
74, -13, -4
HWB
184, 63%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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