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
AAB9BF
RGB
170, 185, 191
HSL
197, 14%, 71%
HSB
197, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 25
LAB
74, -4, -5
LCH
74, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 224
XYZ
43, 47, 56
LUV
74, -8, -7
HWB
197, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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