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
A1BBC8
RGB
161, 187, 200
HSL
200, 26%, 71%
HSB
200, 20%, 78%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 22
LAB
74, -7, -10
LCH
74, 12, 234
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 229
XYZ
43, 47, 61
LUV
74, -14, -14
HWB
200, 63%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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