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
A5B7BC
RGB
165, 183, 188
HSL
193, 15%, 69%
HSB
193, 12%, 74%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 26
LAB
73, -6, -5
LCH
73, 7, 220
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 216
XYZ
42, 45, 54
LUV
73, -10, -6
HWB
193, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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