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
A8AAB9
RGB
168, 170, 185
HSL
233, 11%, 69%
HSB
233, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, 1, -8
LCH
70, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 280
XYZ
39, 41, 52
LUV
70, -2, -12
HWB
233, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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