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
A8AFBB
RGB
168, 175, 187
HSL
218, 12%, 70%
HSB
218, 10%, 73%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 27
LAB
71, -1, -7
LCH
71, 7, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 261
XYZ
40, 43, 53
LUV
71, -4, -10
HWB
218, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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