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
A5ABC0
RGB
165, 171, 192
HSL
227, 18%, 70%
HSB
227, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 25
LAB
70, 1, -12
LCH
70, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 273
XYZ
40, 41, 56
LUV
70, -4, -18
HWB
227, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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