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
ABB7B4
RGB
171, 183, 180
HSL
165, 8%, 69%
HSB
165, 7%, 72%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 28
LAB
73, -5, 0
LCH
73, 5, 180
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 179
XYZ
42, 46, 50
LUV
73, -6, 1
HWB
165, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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