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
A6AFB4
RGB
166, 175, 180
HSL
201, 9%, 68%
HSB
201, 8%, 71%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 29
LAB
71, -3, -4
LCH
71, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 232
XYZ
39, 42, 49
LUV
71, -5, -5
HWB
201, 65%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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