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
ABB5B6
RGB
171, 181, 182
HSL
185, 7%, 69%
HSB
185, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 29
LAB
73, -3, -2
LCH
73, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 204
XYZ
42, 45, 51
LUV
73, -6, -2
HWB
185, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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