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
AABCBE
RGB
170, 188, 190
HSL
186, 13%, 71%
HSB
186, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 25
LAB
75, -6, -3
LCH
75, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 205
XYZ
44, 48, 56
LUV
75, -10, -4
HWB
186, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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