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
AAAFB4
RGB
170, 175, 180
HSL
210, 6%, 69%
HSB
210, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 29
LAB
71, -1, -3
LCH
71, 3, 251
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 248
XYZ
40, 43, 49
LUV
71, -3, -5
HWB
210, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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