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
AAC4BB
RGB
170, 196, 187
HSL
159, 18%, 72%
HSB
159, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 0, 5, 23
LAB
77, -10, 1
LCH
77, 11, 172
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 173
XYZ
45, 52, 55
LUV
77, -14, 4
HWB
159, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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