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
A8BED1
RGB
168, 190, 209
HSL
208, 31%, 74%
HSB
208, 20%, 82%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 18
LAB
76, -5, -12
LCH
76, 13, 249
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 244
XYZ
46, 50, 67
LUV
76, -12, -18
HWB
208, 66%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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