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
ABB9C8
RGB
171, 185, 200
HSL
211, 21%, 73%
HSB
211, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 22
LAB
74, -3, -9
LCH
74, 10, 254
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 250
XYZ
45, 48, 61
LUV
74, -8, -14
HWB
211, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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