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
A5BECD
RGB
165, 190, 205
HSL
203, 29%, 73%
HSB
203, 20%, 80%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 20
LAB
75, -6, -11
LCH
75, 12, 239
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 234
XYZ
45, 49, 65
LUV
75, -14, -15
HWB
203, 65%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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