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
A6C8CB
RGB
166, 200, 203
HSL
185, 26%, 72%
HSB
185, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 20
LAB
78, -11, -5
LCH
78, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 203
XYZ
47, 54, 64
LUV
78, -18, -6
HWB
185, 65%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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