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
A8BFBC
RGB
168, 191, 188
HSL
172, 15%, 70%
HSB
172, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 25
LAB
76, -9, -1
LCH
76, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 187
XYZ
44, 49, 55
LUV
76, -12, 0
HWB
172, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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