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
A8A4AF
RGB
168, 164, 175
HSL
262, 6%, 66%
HSB
262, 6%, 69%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 31
LAB
68, 3, -5
LCH
68, 6, 301
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 302
XYZ
37, 38, 46
LUV
68, 2, -8
HWB
262, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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