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
A9AEB6
RGB
169, 174, 182
HSL
217, 8%, 69%
HSB
217, 7%, 71%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 29
LAB
71, -1, -5
LCH
71, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 260
XYZ
40, 42, 50
LUV
71, -3, -7
HWB
217, 66%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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