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
AAB0BB
RGB
170, 176, 187
HSL
219, 11%, 70%
HSB
219, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 27
LAB
72, -1, -6
LCH
72, 6, 265
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 263
XYZ
41, 43, 53
LUV
72, -4, -10
HWB
219, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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