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
A6BEBF
RGB
166, 190, 191
HSL
182, 16%, 70%
HSB
182, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 25
LAB
75, -8, -3
LCH
75, 9, 202
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 200
XYZ
44, 49, 56
LUV
75, -13, -4
HWB
182, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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