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
AAB3BB
RGB
170, 179, 187
HSL
208, 11%, 70%
HSB
208, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 27
LAB
72, -2, -5
LCH
72, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 245
XYZ
42, 44, 53
LUV
72, -5, -7
HWB
208, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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