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
A8A3AC
RGB
168, 163, 172
HSL
273, 5%, 66%
HSB
273, 5%, 67%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 33
LAB
68, 3, -4
LCH
68, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 310
XYZ
37, 37, 44
LUV
68, 2, -6
HWB
273, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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