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
A9C5BB
RGB
169, 197, 187
HSL
159, 19%, 72%
HSB
159, 14%, 77%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 23
LAB
77, -11, 2
LCH
77, 11, 171
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 172
XYZ
45, 52, 55
LUV
77, -15, 5
HWB
159, 66%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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