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
ABC2B5
RGB
171, 194, 181
HSL
146, 16%, 72%
HSB
146, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 24
LAB
76, -10, 4
LCH
76, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 161
XYZ
44, 51, 51
LUV
76, -12, 8
HWB
146, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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