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
ABBEBA
RGB
171, 190, 186
HSL
167, 13%, 71%
HSB
167, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 25
LAB
75, -7, 0
LCH
75, 7, 182
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 182
XYZ
44, 49, 54
LUV
75, -10, 1
HWB
167, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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