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
A2A4BD
RGB
162, 164, 189
HSL
236, 17%, 69%
HSB
236, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 26
LAB
68, 3, -13
LCH
68, 14, 283
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 282
XYZ
37, 38, 53
LUV
68, -3, -20
HWB
236, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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