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
AAB8AF
RGB
170, 184, 175
HSL
141, 9%, 69%
HSB
141, 8%, 72%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 28
LAB
73, -6, 3
LCH
73, 7, 156
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 158
XYZ
41, 46, 47
LUV
73, -7, 5
HWB
141, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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