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
ABC6D4
RGB
171, 198, 212
HSL
200, 32%, 75%
HSB
200, 19%, 83%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 17
LAB
78, -7, -10
LCH
78, 13, 235
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 230
XYZ
49, 54, 70
LUV
78, -15, -14
HWB
200, 67%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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