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
A6BBBA
RGB
166, 187, 186
HSL
177, 13%, 69%
HSB
177, 11%, 73%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 27
LAB
74, -8, -2
LCH
74, 8, 195
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 193
XYZ
42, 47, 53
LUV
74, -11, -2
HWB
177, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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