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
ABC5D0
RGB
171, 197, 208
HSL
198, 28%, 74%
HSB
198, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 18
LAB
78, -7, -9
LCH
78, 11, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 225
XYZ
48, 53, 67
LUV
78, -14, -12
HWB
198, 67%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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