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
A5BDB5
RGB
165, 189, 181
HSL
160, 15%, 69%
HSB
160, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 26
LAB
75, -10, 1
LCH
75, 10, 173
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 173
XYZ
42, 48, 51
LUV
75, -13, 4
HWB
160, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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