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
A5C8CC
RGB
165, 200, 204
HSL
186, 28%, 72%
HSB
186, 19%, 80%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 20
LAB
78, -11, -6
LCH
78, 13, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 205
XYZ
47, 54, 65
LUV
78, -18, -7
HWB
186, 65%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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