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
A2B9BC
RGB
162, 185, 188
HSL
187, 16%, 69%
HSB
187, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 26
LAB
73, -8, -4
LCH
73, 9, 209
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 206
XYZ
41, 46, 54
LUV
73, -12, -5
HWB
187, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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