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
ABC4D8
RGB
171, 196, 216
HSL
207, 37%, 76%
HSB
207, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 15
LAB
78, -6, -13
LCH
78, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 242
XYZ
49, 53, 73
LUV
78, -14, -19
HWB
207, 67%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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