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
ABB4C8
RGB
171, 180, 200
HSL
221, 21%, 73%
HSB
221, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 22
LAB
73, 0, -11
LCH
73, 11, 269
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 266
XYZ
44, 45, 61
LUV
73, -6, -17
HWB
221, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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