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
ABC3D1
RGB
171, 195, 209
HSL
202, 29%, 75%
HSB
202, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 18
LAB
77, -6, -10
LCH
77, 12, 238
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 233
XYZ
48, 52, 68
LUV
77, -13, -14
HWB
202, 67%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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