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
ABBAA4
RGB
171, 186, 164
HSL
101, 14%, 69%
HSB
101, 12%, 73%
CMYK
8, 0, 12, 27
LAB
74, -8, 9
LCH
74, 13, 132
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 136
XYZ
41, 46, 42
LUV
74, -7, 15
HWB
101, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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