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
A6AFA0
RGB
166, 175, 160
HSL
96, 9%, 66%
HSB
96, 9%, 69%
CMYK
5, 0, 9, 31
LAB
70, -5, 7
LCH
70, 8, 129
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 133
XYZ
37, 41, 39
LUV
70, -4, 11
HWB
96, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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