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
AAA8BB
RGB
170, 168, 187
HSL
246, 12%, 70%
HSB
246, 10%, 73%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 27
LAB
69, 4, -10
LCH
69, 10, 290
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 291
XYZ
40, 40, 53
LUV
69, 0, -15
HWB
246, 66%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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