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
ABBCB8
RGB
171, 188, 184
HSL
166, 11%, 70%
HSB
166, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 26
LAB
75, -7, 0
LCH
75, 7, 181
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 180
XYZ
43, 48, 52
LUV
75, -9, 1
HWB
166, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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