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
ABC8C2
RGB
171, 200, 194
HSL
168, 21%, 73%
HSB
168, 15%, 78%
CMYK
15, 0, 3, 22
LAB
78, -11, 0
LCH
78, 11, 182
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 182
XYZ
47, 54, 59
LUV
78, -15, 1
HWB
168, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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