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
A9C8CF
RGB
169, 200, 207
HSL
191, 28%, 74%
HSB
191, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 19
LAB
78, -10, -7
LCH
78, 12, 217
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 213
XYZ
48, 54, 67
LUV
78, -16, -9
HWB
191, 66%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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