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
A6BBAF
RGB
166, 187, 175
HSL
146, 13%, 69%
HSB
146, 11%, 73%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 27
LAB
74, -9, 4
LCH
74, 10, 159
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 161
XYZ
41, 47, 47
LUV
74, -11, 7
HWB
146, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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