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
ABC3B4
RGB
171, 195, 180
HSL
143, 17%, 72%
HSB
143, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 24
LAB
77, -11, 5
LCH
77, 12, 156
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 158
XYZ
45, 51, 51
LUV
77, -12, 9
HWB
143, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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