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
AAB6BE
RGB
170, 182, 190
HSL
204, 13%, 71%
HSB
204, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -3, -6
LCH
73, 6, 241
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 237
XYZ
43, 46, 55
LUV
73, -7, -8
HWB
204, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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