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
AAAEC9
RGB
170, 174, 201
HSL
232, 22%, 73%
HSB
232, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 21
LAB
71, 3, -14
LCH
71, 15, 281
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 279
XYZ
42, 43, 61
LUV
71, -4, -22
HWB
232, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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