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
A6C5CE
RGB
166, 197, 206
HSL
193, 29%, 73%
HSB
193, 19%, 81%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 19
LAB
77, -9, -8
LCH
77, 12, 221
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 217
XYZ
47, 52, 66
LUV
77, -17, -11
HWB
193, 65%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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