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
ABC3C6
RGB
171, 195, 198
HSL
187, 19%, 72%
HSB
187, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 22
LAB
77, -8, -4
LCH
77, 9, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 206
XYZ
47, 52, 61
LUV
77, -13, -5
HWB
187, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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