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
A8CCCA
RGB
168, 204, 202
HSL
177, 26%, 73%
HSB
177, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 20
LAB
79, -13, -3
LCH
79, 13, 194
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 192
XYZ
48, 56, 64
LUV
79, -19, -2
HWB
177, 66%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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