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
A2BBAC
RGB
162, 187, 172
HSL
144, 16%, 68%
HSB
144, 13%, 73%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 27
LAB
74, -11, 5
LCH
74, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 159
XYZ
40, 46, 46
LUV
74, -13, 9
HWB
144, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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