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
ABC2CE
RGB
171, 194, 206
HSL
201, 26%, 74%
HSB
201, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 19
LAB
77, -6, -9
LCH
77, 11, 235
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 230
XYZ
47, 52, 66
LUV
77, -13, -12
HWB
201, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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