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
A8BCD2
RGB
168, 188, 210
HSL
211, 32%, 74%
HSB
211, 20%, 82%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 18
LAB
75, -4, -14
LCH
75, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 251
XYZ
46, 49, 68
LUV
75, -12, -20
HWB
211, 66%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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