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
A8A8BD
RGB
168, 168, 189
HSL
240, 14%, 70%
HSB
240, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 26
LAB
69, 3, -11
LCH
69, 11, 286
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 286
XYZ
39, 40, 54
LUV
69, -1, -17
HWB
240, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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