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
A8BACE
RGB
168, 186, 206
HSL
212, 28%, 73%
HSB
212, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 19
LAB
75, -3, -12
LCH
75, 13, 255
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 251
XYZ
45, 48, 65
LUV
75, -10, -18
HWB
212, 66%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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