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
ABC5BA
RGB
171, 197, 186
HSL
155, 18%, 72%
HSB
155, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 0, 6, 23
LAB
77, -11, 2
LCH
77, 11, 167
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 168
XYZ
46, 52, 54
LUV
77, -14, 6
HWB
155, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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