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
AAB8CF
RGB
170, 184, 207
HSL
217, 28%, 74%
HSB
217, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 19
LAB
74, -1, -13
LCH
74, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 260
XYZ
45, 47, 66
LUV
74, -9, -20
HWB
217, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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