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
ABC5C5
RGB
171, 197, 197
HSL
180, 18%, 72%
HSB
180, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 0, 0, 23
LAB
78, -9, -3
LCH
78, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 197
XYZ
47, 53, 61
LUV
78, -14, -3
HWB
180, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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