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
ABBEC3
RGB
171, 190, 195
HSL
192, 17%, 72%
HSB
192, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 24
LAB
76, -6, -5
LCH
76, 8, 219
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 215
XYZ
45, 49, 59
LUV
76, -10, -6
HWB
192, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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