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
AAC3BA
RGB
170, 195, 186
HSL
158, 17%, 72%
HSB
158, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 0, 5, 24
LAB
77, -10, 2
LCH
77, 10, 171
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 172
XYZ
45, 51, 54
LUV
77, -13, 4
HWB
158, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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