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
ABB8CC
RGB
171, 184, 204
HSL
216, 24%, 74%
HSB
216, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 20
LAB
74, -2, -12
LCH
74, 12, 262
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 259
XYZ
45, 47, 64
LUV
74, -8, -18
HWB
216, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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