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
A8BDCA
RGB
168, 189, 202
HSL
203, 24%, 73%
HSB
203, 17%, 79%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 21
LAB
75, -5, -9
LCH
75, 11, 239
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 235
XYZ
45, 49, 63
LUV
75, -12, -13
HWB
203, 66%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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