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
AABAC3
RGB
170, 186, 195
HSL
202, 17%, 72%
HSB
202, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 24
LAB
74, -4, -7
LCH
74, 8, 237
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 232
XYZ
44, 48, 58
LUV
74, -9, -9
HWB
202, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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