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
A8AFC8
RGB
168, 175, 200
HSL
227, 23%, 72%
HSB
227, 16%, 78%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 22
LAB
72, 1, -14
LCH
72, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 273
XYZ
42, 43, 61
LUV
72, -5, -21
HWB
227, 66%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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