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
A6ABC6
RGB
166, 171, 198
HSL
231, 22%, 71%
HSB
231, 16%, 78%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 22
LAB
70, 2, -14
LCH
70, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 277
XYZ
40, 41, 59
LUV
70, -4, -22
HWB
231, 65%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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