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
A6ACA0
RGB
166, 172, 160
HSL
90, 7%, 65%
HSB
90, 7%, 67%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 33
LAB
70, -4, 5
LCH
70, 7, 126
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 129
XYZ
37, 40, 39
LUV
70, -3, 9
HWB
90, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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