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
ABA9B4
RGB
171, 169, 180
HSL
251, 7%, 68%
HSB
251, 6%, 71%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 29
LAB
70, 2, -5
LCH
70, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 294
XYZ
39, 40, 49
LUV
70, 0, -8
HWB
251, 66%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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