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
A6BCD1
RGB
166, 188, 209
HSL
209, 32%, 74%
HSB
209, 21%, 82%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 18
LAB
75, -4, -13
LCH
75, 14, 252
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 247
XYZ
45, 49, 67
LUV
75, -12, -20
HWB
209, 65%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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