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
AAA5B1
RGB
170, 165, 177
HSL
265, 7%, 67%
HSB
265, 7%, 69%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 31
LAB
68, 4, -6
LCH
68, 7, 303
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 305
XYZ
38, 39, 47
LUV
68, 2, -9
HWB
265, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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