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
ABC2B9
RGB
171, 194, 185
HSL
157, 16%, 72%
HSB
157, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 24
LAB
76, -9, 2
LCH
76, 10, 169
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 170
XYZ
45, 51, 53
LUV
76, -12, 4
HWB
157, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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