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
AAAEC4
RGB
170, 174, 196
HSL
231, 18%, 72%
HSB
231, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 23
LAB
71, 2, -12
LCH
71, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 277
XYZ
42, 43, 58
LUV
71, -3, -18
HWB
231, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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