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
A8BEC3
RGB
168, 190, 195
HSL
191, 18%, 71%
HSB
191, 14%, 76%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 24
LAB
75, -7, -5
LCH
75, 9, 217
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 213
XYZ
44, 49, 59
LUV
75, -12, -7
HWB
191, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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