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
ABB1A5
RGB
171, 177, 165
HSL
90, 7%, 67%
HSB
90, 7%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 7, 31
LAB
71, -4, 5
LCH
71, 7, 126
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 129
XYZ
39, 43, 42
LUV
71, -3, 9
HWB
90, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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