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
A8AAA5
RGB
168, 170, 165
HSL
84, 3%, 66%
HSB
84, 3%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 33
LAB
69, -1, 2
LCH
69, 3, 122
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 124
XYZ
37, 40, 41
LUV
69, -1, 4
HWB
84, 65%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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