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
A5AFA6
RGB
165, 175, 166
HSL
126, 6%, 67%
HSB
126, 6%, 69%
CMYK
6, 0, 5, 31
LAB
70, -5, 3
LCH
70, 6, 146
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 148
XYZ
38, 41, 42
LUV
70, -5, 6
HWB
126, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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