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
A5BBC7
RGB
165, 187, 199
HSL
201, 23%, 71%
HSB
201, 17%, 78%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 22
LAB
74, -6, -9
LCH
74, 11, 236
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 232
XYZ
44, 48, 61
LUV
74, -12, -12
HWB
201, 65%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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