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
A9BECC
RGB
169, 190, 204
HSL
204, 26%, 73%
HSB
204, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 20
LAB
76, -5, -10
LCH
76, 11, 242
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 237
XYZ
46, 50, 64
LUV
76, -12, -14
HWB
204, 66%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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