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
A2BCBE
RGB
162, 188, 190
HSL
184, 18%, 69%
HSB
184, 15%, 75%
CMYK
15, 1, 0, 25
LAB
74, -9, -4
LCH
74, 10, 205
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 202
XYZ
42, 47, 56
LUV
74, -14, -5
HWB
184, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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