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
A9C8BC
RGB
169, 200, 188
HSL
157, 22%, 72%
HSB
157, 16%, 78%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 22
LAB
78, -13, 2
LCH
78, 13, 169
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 170
XYZ
46, 53, 55
LUV
78, -16, 6
HWB
157, 66%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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