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
ABABC2
RGB
171, 171, 194
HSL
240, 16%, 72%
HSB
240, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 24
LAB
71, 3, -12
LCH
71, 12, 286
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 286
XYZ
41, 42, 57
LUV
71, -1, -19
HWB
240, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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