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
ABB3B2
RGB
171, 179, 178
HSL
173, 5%, 69%
HSB
173, 4%, 70%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 30
LAB
72, -3, -1
LCH
72, 3, 190
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 188
XYZ
41, 44, 48
LUV
72, -4, 0
HWB
173, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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