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
A7B7CA
RGB
167, 183, 202
HSL
213, 25%, 72%
HSB
213, 17%, 79%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 21
LAB
74, -3, -12
LCH
74, 12, 257
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 253
XYZ
44, 46, 63
LUV
74, -9, -17
HWB
213, 65%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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