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
A8CBCE
RGB
168, 203, 206
HSL
185, 28%, 73%
HSB
185, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 19
LAB
79, -12, -6
LCH
79, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 203
XYZ
49, 55, 67
LUV
79, -18, -6
HWB
185, 66%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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