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
A8BDC8
RGB
168, 189, 200
HSL
201, 23%, 72%
HSB
201, 16%, 78%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -6, -8
LCH
75, 10, 235
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 230
XYZ
45, 49, 62
LUV
75, -12, -11
HWB
201, 66%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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