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
AAB0AC
RGB
170, 176, 172
HSL
140, 4%, 68%
HSB
140, 3%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 31
LAB
71, -3, 1
LCH
71, 3, 155
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 157
XYZ
40, 43, 45
LUV
71, -3, 2
HWB
140, 67%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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