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
A5B1B2
RGB
165, 177, 178
HSL
185, 8%, 67%
HSB
185, 7%, 70%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 30
LAB
71, -4, -2
LCH
71, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 203
XYZ
39, 43, 48
LUV
71, -7, -2
HWB
185, 65%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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