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
A8A6B2
RGB
168, 166, 178
HSL
250, 7%, 67%
HSB
250, 7%, 70%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 30
LAB
69, 2, -6
LCH
69, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 294
XYZ
38, 39, 48
LUV
69, 0, -9
HWB
250, 65%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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