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
A2C5BC
RGB
162, 197, 188
HSL
165, 23%, 70%
HSB
165, 18%, 77%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 23
LAB
77, -14, 0
LCH
77, 14, 178
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 178
XYZ
44, 51, 55
LUV
77, -18, 3
HWB
165, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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