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
A6AAA5
RGB
166, 170, 165
HSL
108, 3%, 66%
HSB
108, 3%, 67%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 33
LAB
69, -2, 2
LCH
69, 3, 137
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 139
XYZ
37, 40, 41
LUV
69, -2, 3
HWB
108, 65%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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