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
AABABE
RGB
170, 186, 190
HSL
192, 13%, 71%
HSB
192, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 25
LAB
74, -5, -4
LCH
74, 7, 218
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 214
XYZ
43, 47, 56
LUV
74, -9, -5
HWB
192, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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