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
A5BED0
RGB
165, 190, 208
HSL
205, 31%, 73%
HSB
205, 21%, 82%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 18
LAB
76, -6, -12
LCH
76, 13, 244
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 239
XYZ
45, 49, 67
LUV
76, -14, -17
HWB
205, 65%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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