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
A1BEC3
RGB
161, 190, 195
HSL
189, 22%, 70%
HSB
189, 17%, 76%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 24
LAB
75, -9, -6
LCH
75, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 209
XYZ
43, 48, 59
LUV
75, -15, -7
HWB
189, 63%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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