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
ABB2B8
RGB
171, 178, 184
HSL
208, 8%, 70%
HSB
208, 7%, 72%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 28
LAB
72, -2, -4
LCH
72, 4, 247
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 244
XYZ
41, 44, 52
LUV
72, -4, -6
HWB
208, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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