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
A7BFBC
RGB
167, 191, 188
HSL
173, 16%, 70%
HSB
173, 13%, 75%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 25
LAB
75, -9, -1
LCH
75, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 187
XYZ
44, 49, 55
LUV
75, -13, 0
HWB
173, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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