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
A5A5BF
RGB
165, 165, 191
HSL
240, 17%, 70%
HSB
240, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 25
LAB
68, 4, -13
LCH
68, 14, 286
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 285
XYZ
38, 39, 55
LUV
68, -2, -21
HWB
240, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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