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
A8B2B5
RGB
168, 178, 181
HSL
194, 8%, 68%
HSB
194, 7%, 71%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 29
LAB
72, -3, -3
LCH
72, 4, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 218
XYZ
40, 44, 50
LUV
72, -6, -4
HWB
194, 66%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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