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
A8BABC
RGB
168, 186, 188
HSL
186, 13%, 70%
HSB
186, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 26
LAB
74, -6, -3
LCH
74, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 205
XYZ
43, 47, 54
LUV
74, -10, -4
HWB
186, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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