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
AABBB8
RGB
170, 187, 184
HSL
169, 11%, 70%
HSB
169, 9%, 73%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 27
LAB
74, -7, -1
LCH
74, 7, 185
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 184
XYZ
43, 48, 52
LUV
74, -9, 0
HWB
169, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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