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
ABC6CB
RGB
171, 198, 203
HSL
189, 24%, 73%
HSB
189, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 20
LAB
78, -9, -6
LCH
78, 10, 214
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 210
XYZ
48, 53, 64
LUV
78, -14, -7
HWB
189, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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