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
A6BDC8
RGB
166, 189, 200
HSL
199, 24%, 72%
HSB
199, 17%, 78%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -6, -8
LCH
75, 11, 233
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 228
XYZ
44, 49, 62
LUV
75, -13, -12
HWB
199, 65%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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