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
A8BCBA
RGB
168, 188, 186
HSL
174, 13%, 70%
HSB
174, 11%, 74%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 26
LAB
75, -7, -1
LCH
75, 8, 191
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 189
XYZ
43, 48, 53
LUV
75, -11, -1
HWB
174, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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