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
AAAEBE
RGB
170, 174, 190
HSL
228, 13%, 71%
HSB
228, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 25
LAB
71, 1, -9
LCH
71, 9, 276
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 275
XYZ
41, 43, 55
LUV
71, -3, -13
HWB
228, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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