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
ABBCC6
RGB
171, 188, 198
HSL
202, 19%, 72%
HSB
202, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -5, -7
LCH
75, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 233
XYZ
45, 49, 60
LUV
75, -10, -10
HWB
202, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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