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
A8BCBF
RGB
168, 188, 191
HSL
188, 15%, 70%
HSB
188, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 25
LAB
75, -7, -4
LCH
75, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 208
XYZ
44, 48, 56
LUV
75, -11, -5
HWB
188, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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