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
A2B1B5
RGB
162, 177, 181
HSL
193, 11%, 67%
HSB
193, 10%, 71%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 29
LAB
71, -5, -4
LCH
71, 6, 219
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 215
XYZ
39, 42, 50
LUV
71, -8, -5
HWB
193, 64%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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