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
A8B7BF
RGB
168, 183, 191
HSL
201, 15%, 70%
HSB
201, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -4, -6
LCH
73, 7, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 231
XYZ
42, 46, 56
LUV
73, -9, -8
HWB
201, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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