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
A9C5CC
RGB
169, 197, 204
HSL
192, 26%, 73%
HSB
192, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 20
LAB
78, -9, -7
LCH
78, 11, 218
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 215
XYZ
47, 53, 65
LUV
78, -15, -9
HWB
192, 66%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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