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
A8BCB3
RGB
168, 188, 179
HSL
153, 13%, 70%
HSB
153, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 26
LAB
75, -8, 2
LCH
75, 9, 166
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 167
XYZ
42, 48, 50
LUV
75, -11, 5
HWB
153, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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