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
A8A6BA
RGB
168, 166, 186
HSL
246, 13%, 69%
HSB
246, 11%, 73%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 27
LAB
69, 4, -10
LCH
69, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 290
XYZ
39, 39, 52
LUV
69, 0, -16
HWB
246, 65%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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