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
AAB6C5
RGB
170, 182, 197
HSL
213, 19%, 72%
HSB
213, 14%, 77%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 23
LAB
73, -2, -9
LCH
73, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 254
XYZ
43, 46, 59
LUV
73, -7, -13
HWB
213, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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