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
AABED5
RGB
170, 190, 213
HSL
212, 34%, 75%
HSB
212, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 16
LAB
76, -3, -14
LCH
76, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 252
XYZ
47, 50, 70
LUV
76, -12, -21
HWB
212, 67%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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