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
AACBC7
RGB
170, 203, 199
HSL
173, 24%, 73%
HSB
173, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 20
LAB
79, -12, -2
LCH
79, 12, 189
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 188
XYZ
48, 55, 62
LUV
79, -17, -1
HWB
173, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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