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
A5AAA0
RGB
165, 170, 160
HSL
90, 6%, 65%
HSB
90, 6%, 67%
CMYK
3, 0, 6, 33
LAB
69, -3, 5
LCH
69, 6, 126
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 129
XYZ
36, 39, 39
LUV
69, -2, 7
HWB
90, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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