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
A1C0CD
RGB
161, 192, 205
HSL
198, 31%, 72%
HSB
198, 21%, 80%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 20
LAB
76, -9, -10
LCH
76, 13, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 225
XYZ
45, 50, 65
LUV
76, -17, -14
HWB
198, 63%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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