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
ABBCAD
RGB
171, 188, 173
HSL
127, 11%, 70%
HSB
127, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 26
LAB
75, -8, 6
LCH
75, 10, 146
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 149
XYZ
42, 48, 46
LUV
75, -9, 10
HWB
127, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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