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
AABABD
RGB
170, 186, 189
HSL
189, 13%, 70%
HSB
189, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 26
LAB
74, -5, -4
LCH
74, 6, 214
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 210
XYZ
43, 47, 55
LUV
74, -9, -4
HWB
189, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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