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
A2A6BE
RGB
162, 166, 190
HSL
231, 18%, 69%
HSB
231, 15%, 75%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 25
LAB
68, 2, -13
LCH
68, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 278
XYZ
38, 39, 54
LUV
68, -4, -20
HWB
231, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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