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
A6B0AF
RGB
166, 176, 175
HSL
174, 6%, 67%
HSB
174, 6%, 69%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 31
LAB
71, -4, -1
LCH
71, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 190
XYZ
39, 42, 47
LUV
71, -5, 0
HWB
174, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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