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
A5B2BB
RGB
165, 178, 187
HSL
205, 14%, 69%
HSB
205, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 27
LAB
72, -3, -6
LCH
72, 7, 242
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 238
XYZ
40, 43, 53
LUV
72, -8, -9
HWB
205, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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