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
AABCCB
RGB
170, 188, 203
HSL
207, 24%, 73%
HSB
207, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 20
LAB
75, -4, -10
LCH
75, 11, 247
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 243
XYZ
45, 49, 64
LUV
75, -10, -14
HWB
207, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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