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
ABB7C7
RGB
171, 183, 199
HSL
214, 20%, 73%
HSB
214, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 22
LAB
74, -2, -10
LCH
74, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 256
XYZ
44, 47, 61
LUV
74, -7, -14
HWB
214, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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