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
ABBAC5
RGB
171, 186, 197
HSL
205, 18%, 72%
HSB
205, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 23
LAB
75, -4, -7
LCH
75, 8, 244
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 240
XYZ
44, 48, 60
LUV
75, -9, -11
HWB
205, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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