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
A8AFCA
RGB
168, 175, 202
HSL
228, 24%, 73%
HSB
228, 17%, 79%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 21
LAB
72, 2, -15
LCH
72, 15, 276
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 274
XYZ
42, 43, 62
LUV
72, -5, -23
HWB
228, 66%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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