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
A7AAA8
RGB
167, 170, 168
HSL
140, 2%, 66%
HSB
140, 2%, 67%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 33
LAB
69, -1, 1
LCH
69, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.73, 0.00, 157
XYZ
37, 40, 43
LUV
69, -2, 1
HWB
140, 65%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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