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
A5ABC2
RGB
165, 171, 194
HSL
228, 19%, 70%
HSB
228, 15%, 76%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 24
LAB
70, 1, -13
LCH
70, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 274
XYZ
40, 41, 57
LUV
70, -5, -19
HWB
228, 65%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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