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
ABBAC8
RGB
171, 186, 200
HSL
209, 21%, 73%
HSB
209, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 22
LAB
75, -3, -9
LCH
75, 10, 250
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 246
XYZ
45, 48, 62
LUV
75, -9, -13
HWB
209, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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