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
A9C2BF
RGB
169, 194, 191
HSL
173, 17%, 71%
HSB
173, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 24
LAB
76, -9, -2
LCH
76, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 188
XYZ
45, 51, 57
LUV
76, -13, 0
HWB
173, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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