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
ABC0C4
RGB
171, 192, 196
HSL
190, 17%, 72%
HSB
190, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 23
LAB
76, -7, -5
LCH
76, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 210
XYZ
46, 50, 60
LUV
76, -11, -6
HWB
190, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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