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
A9BABA
RGB
169, 186, 186
HSL
180, 11%, 70%
HSB
180, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 27
LAB
74, -6, -2
LCH
74, 6, 199
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 197
XYZ
43, 47, 53
LUV
74, -9, -2
HWB
180, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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