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
A2BAC3
RGB
162, 186, 195
HSL
196, 22%, 70%
HSB
196, 17%, 76%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 24
LAB
74, -7, -7
LCH
74, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 222
XYZ
42, 47, 58
LUV
74, -13, -10
HWB
196, 64%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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