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
A8AEB2
RGB
168, 174, 178
HSL
204, 6%, 68%
HSB
204, 6%, 70%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 30
LAB
71, -2, -3
LCH
71, 3, 240
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 237
XYZ
39, 42, 48
LUV
71, -4, -4
HWB
204, 66%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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