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
AAC8CC
RGB
170, 200, 204
HSL
187, 25%, 73%
HSB
187, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 20
LAB
78, -10, -6
LCH
78, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 206
XYZ
48, 54, 65
LUV
78, -16, -7
HWB
187, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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