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
ABB2A2
RGB
171, 178, 162
HSL
86, 9%, 67%
HSB
86, 9%, 70%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 30
LAB
72, -5, 7
LCH
72, 9, 123
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 126
XYZ
39, 43, 40
LUV
72, -3, 11
HWB
86, 64%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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