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
A7AEAE
RGB
167, 174, 174
HSL
180, 4%, 67%
HSB
180, 4%, 68%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 32
LAB
71, -3, -1
LCH
71, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 197
XYZ
39, 42, 46
LUV
71, -4, -1
HWB
180, 65%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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