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
A7B9CD
RGB
167, 185, 205
HSL
212, 28%, 73%
HSB
212, 19%, 80%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 20
LAB
74, -3, -12
LCH
74, 13, 255
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 251
XYZ
44, 47, 65
LUV
74, -10, -18
HWB
212, 65%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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