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
ABB09E
RGB
171, 176, 158
HSL
77, 10%, 65%
HSB
77, 10%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 10, 31
LAB
71, -4, 9
LCH
71, 10, 116
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 120
XYZ
38, 42, 38
LUV
71, -2, 13
HWB
77, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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