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
A8B5BB
RGB
168, 181, 187
HSL
199, 12%, 70%
HSB
199, 10%, 73%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 27
LAB
73, -4, -5
LCH
73, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 227
XYZ
42, 45, 53
LUV
73, -7, -6
HWB
199, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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