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
A8AAA1
RGB
168, 170, 161
HSL
73, 5%, 65%
HSB
73, 5%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 33
LAB
69, -2, 4
LCH
69, 5, 114
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 117
XYZ
37, 40, 39
LUV
69, -1, 7
HWB
73, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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