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
A5B4BF
RGB
165, 180, 191
HSL
205, 17%, 70%
HSB
205, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 25
LAB
72, -4, -7
LCH
72, 8, 244
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 240
XYZ
41, 44, 56
LUV
72, -9, -11
HWB
205, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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