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
ABB2CD
RGB
171, 178, 205
HSL
228, 25%, 74%
HSB
228, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 20
LAB
73, 2, -15
LCH
73, 15, 276
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 274
XYZ
44, 45, 64
LUV
73, -5, -23
HWB
228, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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