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
AABBC4
RGB
170, 187, 196
HSL
201, 18%, 72%
HSB
201, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 23
LAB
75, -5, -7
LCH
75, 8, 235
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 231
XYZ
44, 48, 59
LUV
75, -10, -9
HWB
201, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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