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
A6ACAA
RGB
166, 172, 170
HSL
160, 3%, 66%
HSB
160, 3%, 67%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 33
LAB
70, -2, 0
LCH
70, 2, 174
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 174
XYZ
38, 41, 44
LUV
70, -3, 1
HWB
160, 65%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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