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
A6B2AE
RGB
166, 178, 174
HSL
160, 7%, 67%
HSB
160, 7%, 70%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 30
LAB
72, -5, 1
LCH
72, 5, 174
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 174
XYZ
39, 43, 46
LUV
72, -6, 2
HWB
160, 65%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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