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
A8B1A3
RGB
168, 177, 163
HSL
99, 8%, 67%
HSB
99, 8%, 69%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 31
LAB
71, -5, 6
LCH
71, 8, 131
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 134
XYZ
38, 42, 41
LUV
71, -4, 10
HWB
99, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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