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
A7B5BF
RGB
167, 181, 191
HSL
205, 16%, 70%
HSB
205, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 25
LAB
73, -4, -7
LCH
73, 8, 243
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 239
XYZ
42, 45, 56
LUV
73, -8, -10
HWB
205, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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