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
A1C2BE
RGB
161, 194, 190
HSL
173, 21%, 70%
HSB
173, 17%, 76%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 24
LAB
76, -12, -2
LCH
76, 12, 189
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 187
XYZ
43, 50, 56
LUV
76, -17, -1
HWB
173, 63%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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