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
ABC2CA
RGB
171, 194, 202
HSL
195, 23%, 73%
HSB
195, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 21
LAB
77, -7, -7
LCH
77, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 221
XYZ
47, 52, 63
LUV
77, -13, -9
HWB
195, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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