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
A7C7CA
RGB
167, 199, 202
HSL
185, 25%, 72%
HSB
185, 17%, 79%
CMYK
17, 1, 0, 21
LAB
78, -11, -5
LCH
78, 12, 206
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 203
XYZ
47, 53, 64
LUV
78, -17, -6
HWB
185, 65%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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