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
A2BDC0
RGB
162, 189, 192
HSL
186, 19%, 69%
HSB
186, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 25
LAB
75, -9, -5
LCH
75, 10, 208
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 205
XYZ
43, 48, 57
LUV
75, -14, -5
HWB
186, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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