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
A7ACBD
RGB
167, 172, 189
HSL
226, 14%, 70%
HSB
226, 12%, 74%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 26
LAB
70, 1, -9
LCH
70, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 273
XYZ
40, 41, 54
LUV
70, -4, -14
HWB
226, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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