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
A8B5CE
RGB
168, 181, 206
HSL
219, 28%, 73%
HSB
219, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 19
LAB
73, -1, -14
LCH
73, 14, 267
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 264
XYZ
44, 46, 65
LUV
73, -8, -22
HWB
219, 66%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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