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
AAB5CB
RGB
170, 181, 203
HSL
220, 24%, 73%
HSB
220, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 20
LAB
73, -1, -13
LCH
73, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 264
XYZ
44, 46, 63
LUV
73, -7, -19
HWB
220, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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