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
ABBDB1
RGB
171, 189, 177
HSL
140, 12%, 71%
HSB
140, 10%, 74%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 26
LAB
75, -8, 4
LCH
75, 9, 155
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 157
XYZ
43, 48, 49
LUV
75, -9, 7
HWB
140, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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