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
AAB4B2
RGB
170, 180, 178
HSL
168, 6%, 69%
HSB
168, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 29
LAB
72, -4, 0
LCH
72, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 183
XYZ
41, 44, 49
LUV
72, -5, 0
HWB
168, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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