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
A9BCD3
RGB
169, 188, 211
HSL
213, 32%, 75%
HSB
213, 20%, 83%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 17
LAB
75, -3, -14
LCH
75, 14, 258
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 253
XYZ
46, 49, 69
LUV
75, -11, -21
HWB
213, 66%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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