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
A1BCB2
RGB
161, 188, 178
HSL
158, 17%, 68%
HSB
158, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 26
LAB
74, -11, 2
LCH
74, 11, 171
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 171
XYZ
41, 47, 49
LUV
74, -14, 5
HWB
158, 63%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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