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
ABC1C8
RGB
171, 193, 200
HSL
194, 21%, 73%
HSB
194, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 22
LAB
77, -7, -6
LCH
77, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 219
XYZ
46, 51, 62
LUV
77, -12, -8
HWB
194, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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