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
A8A7B8
RGB
168, 167, 184
HSL
244, 11%, 69%
HSB
244, 9%, 72%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 28
LAB
69, 3, -9
LCH
69, 9, 288
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 288
XYZ
39, 39, 51
LUV
69, 0, -13
HWB
244, 65%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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