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
A8BDCC
RGB
168, 189, 204
HSL
205, 26%, 73%
HSB
205, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 20
LAB
75, -5, -10
LCH
75, 11, 243
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 239
XYZ
45, 49, 64
LUV
75, -12, -15
HWB
205, 66%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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