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
AAB4BF
RGB
170, 180, 191
HSL
211, 14%, 71%
HSB
211, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 25
LAB
73, -2, -7
LCH
73, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 251
XYZ
42, 45, 56
LUV
73, -6, -10
HWB
211, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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