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
ABB5CE
RGB
171, 181, 206
HSL
223, 26%, 74%
HSB
223, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 19
LAB
73, 0, -14
LCH
73, 14, 271
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 268
XYZ
44, 46, 65
LUV
73, -7, -21
HWB
223, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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