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
A9B2AF
RGB
169, 178, 175
HSL
160, 6%, 68%
HSB
160, 5%, 70%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 30
LAB
72, -4, 0
LCH
72, 4, 174
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 174
XYZ
40, 43, 47
LUV
72, -5, 1
HWB
160, 66%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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