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
ABB7C5
RGB
171, 183, 197
HSL
212, 18%, 72%
HSB
212, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 23
LAB
74, -2, -9
LCH
74, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 252
XYZ
44, 47, 59
LUV
74, -7, -13
HWB
212, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.