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
A6BEAE
RGB
166, 190, 174
HSL
140, 16%, 70%
HSB
140, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 25
LAB
75, -11, 5
LCH
75, 12, 154
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 156
XYZ
42, 48, 47
LUV
75, -12, 10
HWB
140, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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