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
A9CECA
RGB
169, 206, 202
HSL
174, 27%, 74%
HSB
174, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 19
LAB
80, -13, -2
LCH
80, 14, 190
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 188
XYZ
49, 57, 64
LUV
80, -19, -1
HWB
174, 66%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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