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
ABBFB8
RGB
171, 191, 184
HSL
159, 14%, 71%
HSB
159, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 25
LAB
76, -8, 1
LCH
76, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 173
XYZ
44, 49, 53
LUV
76, -11, 3
HWB
159, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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