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
A5A5BC
RGB
165, 165, 188
HSL
240, 15%, 69%
HSB
240, 12%, 74%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 26
LAB
68, 3, -12
LCH
68, 12, 286
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 286
XYZ
38, 39, 53
LUV
68, -1, -19
HWB
240, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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