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
A9B0AC
RGB
169, 176, 172
HSL
146, 4%, 68%
HSB
146, 4%, 69%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 31
LAB
71, -3, 1
LCH
71, 3, 160
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 161
XYZ
39, 42, 45
LUV
71, -4, 2
HWB
146, 66%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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