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
ABBAC2
RGB
171, 186, 194
HSL
201, 16%, 72%
HSB
201, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -4, -6
LCH
75, 7, 235
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 231
XYZ
44, 48, 58
LUV
75, -9, -8
HWB
201, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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