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
A5BCAE
RGB
165, 188, 174
HSL
143, 15%, 69%
HSB
143, 12%, 74%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 26
LAB
74, -10, 4
LCH
74, 11, 157
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 159
XYZ
41, 47, 47
LUV
74, -12, 8
HWB
143, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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