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
AAA7B6
RGB
170, 167, 182
HSL
252, 9%, 68%
HSB
252, 8%, 71%
CMYK
7, 8, 0, 29
LAB
69, 3, -7
LCH
69, 8, 294
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 295
XYZ
39, 40, 50
LUV
69, 1, -12
HWB
252, 65%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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