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
AABDCF
RGB
170, 189, 207
HSL
209, 28%, 74%
HSB
209, 18%, 81%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 19
LAB
76, -4, -11
LCH
76, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 247
XYZ
46, 49, 66
LUV
76, -11, -17
HWB
209, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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