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
A8BACA
RGB
168, 186, 202
HSL
208, 24%, 73%
HSB
208, 17%, 79%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 21
LAB
75, -4, -10
LCH
75, 11, 249
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 245
XYZ
44, 48, 63
LUV
75, -10, -15
HWB
208, 66%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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