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
AABAB1
RGB
170, 186, 177
HSL
146, 10%, 70%
HSB
146, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 27
LAB
74, -7, 3
LCH
74, 7, 160
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 161
XYZ
42, 47, 48
LUV
74, -8, 5
HWB
146, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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