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
A6B2CB
RGB
166, 178, 203
HSL
221, 26%, 72%
HSB
221, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 20
LAB
72, 0, -14
LCH
72, 14, 268
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 265
XYZ
42, 44, 63
LUV
72, -8, -22
HWB
221, 65%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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