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
A6C3CE
RGB
166, 195, 206
HSL
197, 29%, 73%
HSB
197, 19%, 81%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 19
LAB
77, -8, -9
LCH
77, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 223
XYZ
46, 52, 66
LUV
77, -16, -12
HWB
197, 65%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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