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
ABAEBC
RGB
171, 174, 188
HSL
229, 11%, 70%
HSB
229, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 26
LAB
71, 1, -8
LCH
71, 8, 277
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 276
XYZ
41, 43, 54
LUV
71, -2, -12
HWB
229, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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