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
A2A9BD
RGB
162, 169, 189
HSL
224, 17%, 69%
HSB
224, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 26
LAB
69, 1, -11
LCH
69, 11, 273
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 270
XYZ
38, 40, 54
LUV
69, -5, -17
HWB
224, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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