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
ABC3C2
RGB
171, 195, 194
HSL
178, 17%, 72%
HSB
178, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 24
LAB
77, -9, -2
LCH
77, 9, 196
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 194
XYZ
46, 52, 59
LUV
77, -13, -2
HWB
178, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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