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
A9BBC2
RGB
169, 187, 194
HSL
197, 17%, 71%
HSB
197, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -5, -6
LCH
75, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 223
XYZ
44, 48, 58
LUV
75, -10, -8
HWB
197, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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