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
A8B8BD
RGB
168, 184, 189
HSL
194, 14%, 70%
HSB
194, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, -5, -5
LCH
74, 7, 222
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 218
XYZ
42, 46, 55
LUV
74, -9, -6
HWB
194, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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