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
A6AABE
RGB
166, 170, 190
HSL
230, 16%, 70%
HSB
230, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 25
LAB
70, 2, -11
LCH
70, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 277
XYZ
39, 41, 54
LUV
70, -3, -17
HWB
230, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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