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
AAB4AF
RGB
170, 180, 175
HSL
150, 6%, 69%
HSB
150, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 29
LAB
72, -4, 1
LCH
72, 5, 163
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 165
XYZ
41, 44, 47
LUV
72, -5, 3
HWB
150, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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