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
A6BBC3
RGB
166, 187, 195
HSL
197, 19%, 71%
HSB
197, 15%, 76%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 24
LAB
74, -6, -7
LCH
74, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 223
XYZ
43, 48, 59
LUV
74, -12, -9
HWB
197, 65%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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