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
A8ABA1
RGB
168, 171, 161
HSL
78, 6%, 65%
HSB
78, 6%, 67%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 33
LAB
70, -2, 5
LCH
70, 5, 118
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 120
XYZ
37, 40, 39
LUV
70, -1, 7
HWB
78, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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