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
A8A5BE
RGB
168, 165, 190
HSL
247, 16%, 70%
HSB
247, 13%, 75%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 25
LAB
69, 5, -12
LCH
69, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 291
XYZ
39, 39, 54
LUV
69, 0, -20
HWB
247, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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