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
ABBAD1
RGB
171, 186, 209
HSL
216, 29%, 75%
HSB
216, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, -2, -13
LCH
75, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 259
XYZ
46, 48, 67
LUV
75, -9, -20
HWB
216, 67%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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