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
A5B8BB
RGB
165, 184, 187
HSL
188, 14%, 69%
HSB
188, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 27
LAB
73, -6, -4
LCH
73, 7, 212
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 208
XYZ
42, 46, 54
LUV
73, -10, -5
HWB
188, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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