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
ABACC4
RGB
171, 172, 196
HSL
238, 17%, 72%
HSB
238, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 23
LAB
71, 3, -12
LCH
71, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 284
XYZ
42, 42, 58
LUV
71, -2, -19
HWB
238, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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