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
A8ADA0
RGB
168, 173, 160
HSL
83, 7%, 65%
HSB
83, 8%, 68%
CMYK
3, 0, 8, 32
LAB
70, -4, 6
LCH
70, 7, 121
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 124
XYZ
37, 41, 39
LUV
70, -2, 9
HWB
83, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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