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
ABB2C4
RGB
171, 178, 196
HSL
223, 17%, 72%
HSB
223, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 23
LAB
72, 0, -10
LCH
72, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 269
XYZ
43, 44, 59
LUV
72, -5, -15
HWB
223, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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