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
ABB6BC
RGB
171, 182, 188
HSL
201, 11%, 70%
HSB
201, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 26
LAB
73, -3, -4
LCH
73, 5, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 231
XYZ
43, 46, 54
LUV
73, -6, -6
HWB
201, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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