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
A5BBC1
RGB
165, 187, 193
HSL
193, 18%, 70%
HSB
193, 15%, 76%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 24
LAB
74, -7, -6
LCH
74, 9, 220
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 216
XYZ
43, 47, 57
LUV
74, -12, -7
HWB
193, 65%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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