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
ABAEA4
RGB
171, 174, 164
HSL
78, 6%, 66%
HSB
78, 6%, 68%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 32
LAB
71, -2, 5
LCH
71, 5, 118
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 120
XYZ
39, 42, 41
LUV
71, -1, 7
HWB
78, 64%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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