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
A8ABA0
RGB
168, 171, 160
HSL
76, 6%, 65%
HSB
76, 6%, 67%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 33
LAB
69, -3, 5
LCH
69, 6, 116
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 119
XYZ
37, 40, 39
LUV
69, -1, 8
HWB
76, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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