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
ABC5D3
RGB
171, 197, 211
HSL
201, 31%, 75%
HSB
201, 19%, 83%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 17
LAB
78, -7, -10
LCH
78, 12, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 231
XYZ
49, 53, 69
LUV
78, -14, -14
HWB
201, 67%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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