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
ABC6D0
RGB
171, 198, 208
HSL
196, 28%, 74%
HSB
196, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 18
LAB
78, -8, -8
LCH
78, 11, 226
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 222
XYZ
48, 54, 67
LUV
78, -15, -11
HWB
196, 67%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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