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
ABC7B9
RGB
171, 199, 185
HSL
150, 20%, 73%
HSB
150, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 0, 7, 22
LAB
78, -12, 4
LCH
78, 12, 163
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 164
XYZ
46, 53, 54
LUV
78, -15, 8
HWB
150, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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