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
ABB5BF
RGB
171, 181, 191
HSL
210, 14%, 71%
HSB
210, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 25
LAB
73, -2, -6
LCH
73, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 248
XYZ
43, 45, 56
LUV
73, -6, -9
HWB
210, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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