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
A8BEC4
RGB
168, 190, 196
HSL
193, 19%, 71%
HSB
193, 14%, 77%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 23
LAB
75, -7, -6
LCH
75, 9, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 216
XYZ
45, 49, 59
LUV
75, -12, -7
HWB
193, 66%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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