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
AAB3BD
RGB
170, 179, 189
HSL
212, 13%, 70%
HSB
212, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 26
LAB
72, -2, -6
LCH
72, 6, 254
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 251
XYZ
42, 44, 55
LUV
72, -5, -9
HWB
212, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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