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
A5AEC5
RGB
165, 174, 197
HSL
223, 22%, 71%
HSB
223, 16%, 77%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 23
LAB
71, 0, -13
LCH
71, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 269
XYZ
41, 42, 59
LUV
71, -6, -20
HWB
223, 65%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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