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
A8A7BF
RGB
168, 167, 191
HSL
242, 16%, 70%
HSB
242, 13%, 75%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 25
LAB
69, 4, -12
LCH
69, 13, 288
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 287
XYZ
39, 40, 55
LUV
69, -1, -19
HWB
242, 65%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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