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
ABB89E
RGB
171, 184, 158
HSL
90, 15%, 67%
HSB
90, 14%, 72%
CMYK
7, 0, 14, 28
LAB
73, -8, 12
LCH
73, 14, 125
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 129
XYZ
40, 45, 39
LUV
73, -6, 18
HWB
90, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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