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
AAA8BF
RGB
170, 168, 191
HSL
245, 15%, 70%
HSB
245, 12%, 75%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 25
LAB
70, 4, -12
LCH
70, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 290
XYZ
40, 40, 55
LUV
70, 0, -18
HWB
245, 66%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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