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
A8AA9B
RGB
168, 170, 155
HSL
68, 8%, 64%
HSB
68, 9%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 33
LAB
69, -3, 8
LCH
69, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 113
XYZ
36, 39, 37
LUV
69, 0, 11
HWB
68, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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