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
AABDBA
RGB
170, 189, 186
HSL
171, 13%, 70%
HSB
171, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 26
LAB
75, -7, -1
LCH
75, 7, 186
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 185
XYZ
44, 48, 54
LUV
75, -10, 0
HWB
171, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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