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
A6A3BB
RGB
166, 163, 187
HSL
248, 15%, 69%
HSB
248, 13%, 73%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 27
LAB
68, 5, -12
LCH
68, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 291
XYZ
38, 38, 52
LUV
68, 0, -19
HWB
248, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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