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
A2B2BA
RGB
162, 178, 186
HSL
200, 15%, 68%
HSB
200, 13%, 73%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 27
LAB
72, -5, -6
LCH
72, 8, 233
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 229
XYZ
40, 43, 53
LUV
72, -9, -8
HWB
200, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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