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
A2C4C2
RGB
162, 196, 194
HSL
176, 22%, 70%
HSB
176, 17%, 77%
CMYK
17, 0, 1, 23
LAB
77, -12, -3
LCH
77, 12, 194
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 192
XYZ
44, 51, 59
LUV
77, -18, -2
HWB
176, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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