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
ABC4CF
RGB
171, 196, 207
HSL
198, 27%, 74%
HSB
198, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 19
LAB
78, -7, -9
LCH
78, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 226
XYZ
48, 53, 67
LUV
78, -14, -12
HWB
198, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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