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
A1BBCE
RGB
161, 187, 206
HSL
205, 31%, 72%
HSB
205, 22%, 81%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 19
LAB
74, -6, -13
LCH
74, 14, 245
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 240
XYZ
44, 48, 65
LUV
74, -14, -18
HWB
205, 63%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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