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
ABB9CD
RGB
171, 185, 205
HSL
215, 25%, 74%
HSB
215, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, -2, -12
LCH
75, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 257
XYZ
45, 48, 65
LUV
75, -8, -18
HWB
215, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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