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
A8B2AC
RGB
168, 178, 172
HSL
144, 6%, 68%
HSB
144, 6%, 70%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 30
LAB
72, -4, 2
LCH
72, 5, 158
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 160
XYZ
40, 43, 45
LUV
72, -5, 4
HWB
144, 66%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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