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
A5BFBF
RGB
165, 191, 191
HSL
180, 17%, 70%
HSB
180, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 0, 0, 25
LAB
75, -9, -3
LCH
75, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 197
XYZ
44, 49, 56
LUV
75, -14, -3
HWB
180, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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