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
ABC1B5
RGB
171, 193, 181
HSL
147, 15%, 71%
HSB
147, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 24
LAB
76, -10, 3
LCH
76, 10, 160
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 162
XYZ
44, 50, 51
LUV
76, -11, 7
HWB
147, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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