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
A6BBC2
RGB
166, 187, 194
HSL
195, 19%, 71%
HSB
195, 14%, 76%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 24
LAB
74, -6, -6
LCH
74, 9, 224
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 220
XYZ
43, 48, 58
LUV
74, -12, -8
HWB
195, 65%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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