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
A8A7BE
RGB
168, 167, 190
HSL
243, 15%, 70%
HSB
243, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 25
LAB
69, 4, -12
LCH
69, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 288
XYZ
39, 40, 54
LUV
69, -1, -18
HWB
243, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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