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
ABC2B1
RGB
171, 194, 177
HSL
136, 16%, 72%
HSB
136, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 24
LAB
76, -11, 6
LCH
76, 12, 151
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 154
XYZ
44, 50, 49
LUV
76, -12, 11
HWB
136, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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