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
A8BDBE
RGB
168, 189, 190
HSL
183, 14%, 70%
HSB
183, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 25
LAB
75, -7, -3
LCH
75, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 200
XYZ
44, 48, 56
LUV
75, -11, -3
HWB
183, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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