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
A5BACA
RGB
165, 186, 202
HSL
206, 26%, 72%
HSB
206, 18%, 79%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 21
LAB
74, -5, -11
LCH
74, 12, 245
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 241
XYZ
44, 47, 63
LUV
74, -12, -15
HWB
206, 65%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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