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
ABC7C9
RGB
171, 199, 201
HSL
184, 22%, 73%
HSB
184, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 1, 0, 21
LAB
78, -9, -4
LCH
78, 10, 205
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 202
XYZ
48, 54, 63
LUV
78, -15, -5
HWB
184, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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