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
A8B7C2
RGB
168, 183, 194
HSL
205, 18%, 71%
HSB
205, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 24
LAB
73, -4, -7
LCH
73, 8, 244
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 240
XYZ
43, 46, 58
LUV
73, -9, -11
HWB
205, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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