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
A7BCBC
RGB
167, 188, 188
HSL
180, 14%, 70%
HSB
180, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 0, 0, 26
LAB
75, -7, -3
LCH
75, 8, 199
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 197
XYZ
43, 48, 55
LUV
75, -11, -2
HWB
180, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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