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
A6C8BE
RGB
166, 200, 190
HSL
162, 24%, 72%
HSB
162, 17%, 78%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 22
LAB
78, -13, 1
LCH
78, 13, 176
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 176
XYZ
46, 53, 57
LUV
78, -18, 4
HWB
162, 65%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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