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
A2AFC1
RGB
162, 175, 193
HSL
215, 20%, 70%
HSB
215, 16%, 76%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 24
LAB
71, -2, -11
LCH
71, 11, 260
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 257
XYZ
40, 42, 56
LUV
71, -8, -16
HWB
215, 64%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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