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
A5B0BB
RGB
165, 176, 187
HSL
210, 14%, 69%
HSB
210, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 27
LAB
71, -2, -7
LCH
71, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 248
XYZ
40, 43, 53
LUV
71, -7, -10
HWB
210, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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