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
A7B5CC
RGB
167, 181, 204
HSL
217, 27%, 73%
HSB
217, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 20
LAB
73, -1, -13
LCH
73, 14, 264
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 260
XYZ
43, 46, 64
LUV
73, -9, -20
HWB
217, 65%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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