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
AAB2C8
RGB
170, 178, 200
HSL
224, 21%, 73%
HSB
224, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 22
LAB
72, 0, -12
LCH
72, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 270
XYZ
43, 45, 61
LUV
72, -6, -19
HWB
224, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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