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
A2AFAC
RGB
162, 175, 172
HSL
166, 8%, 66%
HSB
166, 7%, 69%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 31
LAB
70, -5, 0
LCH
70, 5, 181
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 181
XYZ
38, 41, 45
LUV
70, -7, 1
HWB
166, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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