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
AACACE
RGB
170, 202, 206
HSL
187, 27%, 74%
HSB
187, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 19
LAB
79, -10, -6
LCH
79, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 206
XYZ
49, 55, 66
LUV
79, -17, -7
HWB
187, 67%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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