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
AABBB0
RGB
170, 187, 176
HSL
141, 11%, 70%
HSB
141, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 0, 6, 27
LAB
74, -8, 3
LCH
74, 8, 156
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 157
XYZ
42, 47, 48
LUV
74, -9, 7
HWB
141, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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