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
A9C2CD
RGB
169, 194, 205
HSL
198, 26%, 73%
HSB
198, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 20
LAB
77, -7, -9
LCH
77, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 226
XYZ
47, 51, 65
LUV
77, -14, -12
HWB
198, 66%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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