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
A1BDBB
RGB
161, 189, 187
HSL
176, 18%, 69%
HSB
176, 15%, 74%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 26
LAB
74, -10, -2
LCH
74, 10, 193
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 191
XYZ
42, 48, 54
LUV
74, -15, -2
HWB
176, 63%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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