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
ABC0BE
RGB
171, 192, 190
HSL
174, 14%, 71%
HSB
174, 11%, 75%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 25
LAB
76, -8, -2
LCH
76, 8, 191
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 190
XYZ
45, 50, 56
LUV
76, -11, -1
HWB
174, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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