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
A5ACAA
RGB
165, 172, 170
HSL
163, 4%, 66%
HSB
163, 4%, 67%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 33
LAB
70, -3, 0
LCH
70, 3, 177
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 177
XYZ
38, 40, 44
LUV
70, -4, 1
HWB
163, 65%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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