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
A7A2AC
RGB
167, 162, 172
HSL
270, 6%, 65%
HSB
270, 6%, 67%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 33
LAB
67, 3, -5
LCH
67, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 308
XYZ
36, 37, 44
LUV
67, 2, -7
HWB
270, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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