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
ABAEC6
RGB
171, 174, 198
HSL
233, 19%, 72%
HSB
233, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 22
LAB
71, 3, -13
LCH
71, 13, 281
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 280
XYZ
42, 43, 59
LUV
71, -3, -20
HWB
233, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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