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
ABC4CE
RGB
171, 196, 206
HSL
197, 26%, 74%
HSB
197, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 19
LAB
78, -7, -8
LCH
78, 11, 228
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 224
XYZ
48, 53, 66
LUV
78, -14, -11
HWB
197, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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