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
A8BAD2
RGB
168, 186, 210
HSL
214, 32%, 74%
HSB
214, 20%, 82%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, -3, -14
LCH
75, 15, 260
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 256
XYZ
45, 48, 68
LUV
75, -11, -22
HWB
214, 66%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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