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
A5AABC
RGB
165, 170, 188
HSL
227, 15%, 69%
HSB
227, 12%, 74%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 26
LAB
70, 1, -10
LCH
70, 10, 275
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 273
XYZ
39, 40, 53
LUV
70, -4, -15
HWB
227, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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