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
A6A4BB
RGB
166, 164, 187
HSL
245, 14%, 69%
HSB
245, 12%, 73%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 27
LAB
68, 4, -12
LCH
68, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 290
XYZ
38, 38, 52
LUV
68, 0, -18
HWB
245, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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