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
A8A2AB
RGB
168, 162, 171
HSL
280, 5%, 65%
HSB
280, 5%, 67%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 33
LAB
67, 4, -4
LCH
67, 5, 312
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 315
XYZ
36, 37, 44
LUV
67, 3, -6
HWB
280, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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