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
ABABC7
RGB
171, 171, 199
HSL
240, 20%, 73%
HSB
240, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 22
LAB
71, 4, -14
LCH
71, 15, 286
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 285
XYZ
42, 42, 60
LUV
71, -2, -23
HWB
240, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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