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
A6B9BE
RGB
166, 185, 190
HSL
193, 16%, 70%
HSB
193, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 3, 0, 25
LAB
74, -6, -5
LCH
74, 8, 219
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 215
XYZ
42, 47, 55
LUV
74, -10, -6
HWB
193, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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