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
A2ABA1
RGB
162, 171, 161
HSL
114, 6%, 65%
HSB
114, 6%, 67%
CMYK
5, 0, 6, 33
LAB
69, -5, 4
LCH
69, 6, 140
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 143
XYZ
36, 39, 39
LUV
69, -5, 7
HWB
114, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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