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
A8B2BF
RGB
168, 178, 191
HSL
214, 15%, 70%
HSB
214, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 25
LAB
72, -2, -8
LCH
72, 8, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 255
XYZ
41, 44, 56
LUV
72, -6, -12
HWB
214, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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