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
A7B2A1
RGB
167, 178, 161
HSL
99, 10%, 66%
HSB
99, 10%, 70%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 30
LAB
71, -6, 7
LCH
71, 10, 131
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 134
XYZ
38, 43, 40
LUV
71, -5, 12
HWB
99, 63%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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