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
A8AAC5
RGB
168, 170, 197
HSL
236, 20%, 72%
HSB
236, 15%, 77%
CMYK
15, 14, 0, 23
LAB
70, 3, -14
LCH
70, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 282
XYZ
41, 41, 59
LUV
70, -3, -22
HWB
236, 66%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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