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
A8BEB7
RGB
168, 190, 183
HSL
161, 14%, 70%
HSB
161, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 25
LAB
75, -9, 1
LCH
75, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 175
XYZ
43, 49, 52
LUV
75, -12, 3
HWB
161, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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