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
ABB2AA
RGB
171, 178, 170
HSL
113, 5%, 68%
HSB
113, 4%, 70%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 30
LAB
72, -4, 3
LCH
72, 5, 139
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 142
XYZ
40, 43, 44
LUV
72, -4, 5
HWB
113, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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