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
A5C2CE
RGB
165, 194, 206
HSL
198, 29%, 73%
HSB
198, 20%, 81%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 19
LAB
77, -8, -9
LCH
77, 13, 229
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 225
XYZ
46, 51, 66
LUV
77, -16, -13
HWB
198, 65%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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