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
A7B8BB
RGB
167, 184, 187
HSL
189, 13%, 69%
HSB
189, 11%, 73%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 27
LAB
74, -6, -4
LCH
74, 7, 213
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 209
XYZ
42, 46, 54
LUV
74, -9, -4
HWB
189, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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