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
A1BDCA
RGB
161, 189, 202
HSL
199, 28%, 71%
HSB
199, 20%, 79%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 21
LAB
75, -8, -10
LCH
75, 13, 232
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 228
XYZ
44, 48, 63
LUV
75, -15, -14
HWB
199, 63%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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