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
AA9CAA
RGB
170, 156, 170
HSL
300, 8%, 64%
HSB
300, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 0, 33
LAB
66, 7, -5
LCH
66, 9, 323
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 326
XYZ
36, 35, 43
LUV
66, 7, -9
HWB
300, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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