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
ABC0CA
RGB
171, 192, 202
HSL
199, 23%, 73%
HSB
199, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -6, -8
LCH
76, 10, 232
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 228
XYZ
46, 51, 63
LUV
76, -12, -10
HWB
199, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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