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
A5AB99
RGB
165, 171, 153
HSL
80, 10%, 64%
HSB
80, 11%, 67%
CMYK
4, 0, 11, 33
LAB
69, -5, 9
LCH
69, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 122
XYZ
36, 39, 36
LUV
69, -3, 13
HWB
80, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
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