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
ABC5D7
RGB
171, 197, 215
HSL
205, 35%, 76%
HSB
205, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 16
LAB
78, -6, -12
LCH
78, 14, 243
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 238
XYZ
49, 53, 72
LUV
78, -14, -18
HWB
205, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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