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
ABB1CC
RGB
171, 177, 204
HSL
229, 24%, 74%
HSB
229, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 20
LAB
72, 2, -15
LCH
72, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 276
XYZ
43, 44, 63
LUV
72, -5, -23
HWB
229, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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