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
A9B0AB
RGB
169, 176, 171
HSL
137, 4%, 68%
HSB
137, 4%, 69%
CMYK
4, 0, 3, 31
LAB
71, -3, 2
LCH
71, 4, 153
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 155
XYZ
39, 42, 45
LUV
71, -4, 3
HWB
137, 66%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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