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
A8BAAA
RGB
168, 186, 170
HSL
127, 12%, 69%
HSB
127, 10%, 73%
CMYK
10, 0, 9, 27
LAB
74, -9, 6
LCH
74, 11, 146
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 148
XYZ
41, 46, 45
LUV
74, -9, 10
HWB
127, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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