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
ABC0BD
RGB
171, 192, 189
HSL
171, 14%, 71%
HSB
171, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 25
LAB
76, -8, -1
LCH
76, 8, 188
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 186
XYZ
45, 50, 55
LUV
76, -11, 0
HWB
171, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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