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
A2A9BF
RGB
162, 169, 191
HSL
226, 18%, 69%
HSB
226, 15%, 75%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 25
LAB
69, 1, -12
LCH
69, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 272
XYZ
38, 40, 55
LUV
69, -5, -19
HWB
226, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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