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
A2B2B1
RGB
162, 178, 177
HSL
176, 9%, 67%
HSB
176, 9%, 70%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 30
LAB
71, -6, -1
LCH
71, 6, 194
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 192
XYZ
39, 43, 48
LUV
71, -9, -1
HWB
176, 64%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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