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
ABC1CB
RGB
171, 193, 203
HSL
199, 24%, 73%
HSB
199, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 20
LAB
77, -6, -8
LCH
77, 10, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 227
XYZ
47, 51, 64
LUV
77, -12, -11
HWB
199, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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