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
AAB9CC
RGB
170, 185, 204
HSL
214, 25%, 73%
HSB
214, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 20
LAB
74, -2, -11
LCH
74, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 254
XYZ
45, 48, 64
LUV
74, -9, -17
HWB
214, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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