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
A2B8BA
RGB
162, 184, 186
HSL
185, 15%, 68%
HSB
185, 13%, 73%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 27
LAB
73, -8, -4
LCH
73, 8, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 203
XYZ
41, 46, 53
LUV
73, -12, -4
HWB
185, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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