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
A7AB9D
RGB
167, 171, 157
HSL
77, 8%, 64%
HSB
77, 8%, 67%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 33
LAB
69, -3, 7
LCH
69, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 120
XYZ
37, 40, 38
LUV
69, -2, 10
HWB
77, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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