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
ABACBC
RGB
171, 172, 188
HSL
236, 11%, 70%
HSB
236, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 26
LAB
71, 2, -8
LCH
71, 9, 283
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 283
XYZ
41, 42, 53
LUV
71, -1, -13
HWB
236, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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