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
A8A7C2
RGB
168, 167, 194
HSL
242, 18%, 71%
HSB
242, 14%, 76%
CMYK
13, 14, 0, 24
LAB
69, 4, -14
LCH
69, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 287
XYZ
40, 40, 57
LUV
69, -1, -22
HWB
242, 65%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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