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
A8ABBC
RGB
168, 171, 188
HSL
231, 13%, 70%
HSB
231, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 26
LAB
70, 1, -9
LCH
70, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 278
XYZ
40, 41, 53
LUV
70, -3, -14
HWB
231, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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