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
A6C0BB
RGB
166, 192, 187
HSL
168, 17%, 70%
HSB
168, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 25
LAB
76, -10, -1
LCH
76, 10, 183
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 183
XYZ
44, 49, 54
LUV
76, -14, 1
HWB
168, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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