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
A6BBC4
RGB
166, 187, 196
HSL
198, 20%, 71%
HSB
198, 15%, 77%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 23
LAB
74, -6, -7
LCH
74, 9, 230
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 225
XYZ
43, 48, 59
LUV
74, -12, -10
HWB
198, 65%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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