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
ABAEB0
RGB
171, 174, 176
HSL
204, 3%, 68%
HSB
204, 3%, 69%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 31
LAB
71, -1, -1
LCH
71, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.75, 0.00, 237
XYZ
40, 42, 47
LUV
71, -2, -2
HWB
204, 67%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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