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
ABB2C3
RGB
171, 178, 195
HSL
222, 17%, 72%
HSB
222, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 24
LAB
72, 0, -10
LCH
72, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 268
XYZ
43, 44, 58
LUV
72, -5, -14
HWB
222, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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