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
ABAFC8
RGB
171, 175, 200
HSL
232, 21%, 73%
HSB
232, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 22
LAB
72, 2, -13
LCH
72, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 278
XYZ
43, 43, 61
LUV
72, -4, -21
HWB
232, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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