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
ABABBD
RGB
171, 171, 189
HSL
240, 12%, 71%
HSB
240, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 26
LAB
70, 3, -9
LCH
70, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 286
XYZ
41, 41, 54
LUV
70, -1, -14
HWB
240, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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