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
A8B8CD
RGB
168, 184, 205
HSL
214, 27%, 73%
HSB
214, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 20
LAB
74, -2, -13
LCH
74, 13, 259
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 255
XYZ
44, 47, 64
LUV
74, -10, -19
HWB
214, 66%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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