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
ABC2C9
RGB
171, 194, 201
HSL
194, 22%, 73%
HSB
194, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 21
LAB
77, -7, -6
LCH
77, 9, 222
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 218
XYZ
47, 51, 63
LUV
77, -13, -8
HWB
194, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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