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
AAB3AB
RGB
170, 179, 171
HSL
127, 6%, 68%
HSB
127, 5%, 70%
CMYK
5, 0, 4, 30
LAB
72, -4, 3
LCH
72, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 149
XYZ
40, 44, 45
LUV
72, -5, 5
HWB
127, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.