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
A8BFB8
RGB
168, 191, 184
HSL
162, 15%, 70%
HSB
162, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 25
LAB
75, -9, 1
LCH
75, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 175
XYZ
43, 49, 53
LUV
75, -12, 3
HWB
162, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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