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
A8A9BC
RGB
168, 169, 188
HSL
237, 13%, 70%
HSB
237, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 26
LAB
70, 2, -10
LCH
70, 10, 284
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 283
XYZ
39, 40, 53
LUV
70, -2, -15
HWB
237, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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