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
ABB3C4
RGB
171, 179, 196
HSL
221, 17%, 72%
HSB
221, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 23
LAB
73, 0, -10
LCH
73, 10, 268
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 266
XYZ
43, 45, 59
LUV
73, -5, -15
HWB
221, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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