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
A1BDCB
RGB
161, 189, 203
HSL
200, 29%, 71%
HSB
200, 21%, 80%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 20
LAB
75, -8, -10
LCH
75, 13, 234
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 229
XYZ
44, 48, 64
LUV
75, -15, -15
HWB
200, 63%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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