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
ABBEC9
RGB
171, 190, 201
HSL
202, 22%, 73%
HSB
202, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -5, -8
LCH
76, 9, 237
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 233
XYZ
46, 50, 62
LUV
76, -11, -11
HWB
202, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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