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
ABB0C4
RGB
171, 176, 196
HSL
228, 17%, 72%
HSB
228, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 23
LAB
72, 1, -11
LCH
72, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 275
XYZ
42, 44, 58
LUV
72, -4, -17
HWB
228, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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