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
A7BACE
RGB
167, 186, 206
HSL
211, 28%, 73%
HSB
211, 19%, 81%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 19
LAB
75, -4, -12
LCH
75, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 250
XYZ
45, 48, 65
LUV
75, -11, -18
HWB
211, 65%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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