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
A8A6BD
RGB
168, 166, 189
HSL
245, 15%, 70%
HSB
245, 12%, 74%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 26
LAB
69, 4, -12
LCH
69, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 290
XYZ
39, 39, 54
LUV
69, 0, -18
HWB
245, 65%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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