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
A7BEC8
RGB
167, 190, 200
HSL
198, 23%, 72%
HSB
198, 17%, 78%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -7, -8
LCH
75, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 226
XYZ
45, 49, 62
LUV
75, -13, -11
HWB
198, 65%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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