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
ABC1CE
RGB
171, 193, 206
HSL
202, 26%, 74%
HSB
202, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 19
LAB
77, -6, -9
LCH
77, 11, 238
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 234
XYZ
47, 51, 66
LUV
77, -12, -13
HWB
202, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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