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
ABB6B2
RGB
171, 182, 178
HSL
158, 7%, 69%
HSB
158, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 29
LAB
73, -5, 1
LCH
73, 5, 172
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 172
XYZ
42, 45, 49
LUV
73, -6, 2
HWB
158, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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