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
A8AEB0
RGB
168, 174, 176
HSL
195, 5%, 67%
HSB
195, 5%, 69%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 31
LAB
71, -2, -2
LCH
71, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 220
XYZ
39, 42, 47
LUV
71, -3, -2
HWB
195, 66%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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