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
A2B8AA
RGB
162, 184, 170
HSL
142, 13%, 68%
HSB
142, 12%, 72%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 28
LAB
73, -10, 4
LCH
73, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 158
XYZ
39, 45, 45
LUV
73, -11, 8
HWB
142, 64%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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