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
ABB6AB
RGB
171, 182, 171
HSL
120, 7%, 69%
HSB
120, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 29
LAB
73, -6, 4
LCH
73, 7, 143
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 145
XYZ
41, 45, 45
LUV
73, -6, 7
HWB
120, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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