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
AAA4AD
RGB
170, 164, 173
HSL
280, 5%, 66%
HSB
280, 5%, 68%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 32
LAB
68, 4, -4
LCH
68, 5, 312
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 315
XYZ
37, 38, 45
LUV
68, 3, -6
HWB
280, 64%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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