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
A5C8CE
RGB
165, 200, 206
HSL
189, 29%, 73%
HSB
189, 20%, 81%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 19
LAB
78, -11, -7
LCH
78, 13, 213
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 209
XYZ
47, 54, 66
LUV
78, -18, -9
HWB
189, 65%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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