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
A9CDC8
RGB
169, 205, 200
HSL
172, 26%, 73%
HSB
172, 18%, 80%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 20
LAB
80, -13, -2
LCH
80, 13, 187
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 186
XYZ
49, 56, 63
LUV
80, -19, 0
HWB
172, 66%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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