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
AAB2AF
RGB
170, 178, 175
HSL
158, 5%, 68%
HSB
158, 4%, 70%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 30
LAB
72, -3, 1
LCH
72, 3, 171
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 172
XYZ
40, 43, 47
LUV
72, -4, 1
HWB
158, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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