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
ABC1D6
RGB
171, 193, 214
HSL
209, 34%, 75%
HSB
209, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 16
LAB
77, -4, -13
LCH
77, 14, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 247
XYZ
48, 52, 71
LUV
77, -12, -20
HWB
209, 67%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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