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
ABC5B5
RGB
171, 197, 181
HSL
143, 18%, 72%
HSB
143, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 23
LAB
77, -11, 5
LCH
77, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 158
XYZ
45, 52, 51
LUV
77, -13, 10
HWB
143, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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