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
A2AEB8
RGB
162, 174, 184
HSL
207, 13%, 68%
HSB
207, 12%, 72%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 28
LAB
70, -3, -7
LCH
70, 7, 247
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 243
XYZ
39, 41, 51
LUV
70, -7, -9
HWB
207, 64%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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