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
A9BCAD
RGB
169, 188, 173
HSL
133, 12%, 70%
HSB
133, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 0, 8, 26
LAB
74, -9, 5
LCH
74, 10, 149
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 152
XYZ
42, 47, 46
LUV
74, -10, 9
HWB
133, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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