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
A8ABBF
RGB
168, 171, 191
HSL
232, 15%, 70%
HSB
232, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 25
LAB
70, 2, -11
LCH
70, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 279
XYZ
40, 41, 55
LUV
70, -3, -16
HWB
232, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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