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
A5B2CA
RGB
165, 178, 202
HSL
219, 26%, 72%
HSB
219, 18%, 79%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 21
LAB
72, -1, -14
LCH
72, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 263
XYZ
42, 44, 62
LUV
72, -8, -21
HWB
219, 65%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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