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
A89EAE
RGB
168, 158, 174
HSL
278, 9%, 65%
HSB
278, 9%, 68%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 32
LAB
66, 6, -7
LCH
66, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 313
XYZ
36, 36, 45
LUV
66, 5, -11
HWB
278, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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