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
ABC8CE
RGB
171, 200, 206
HSL
190, 26%, 74%
HSB
190, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 19
LAB
79, -9, -6
LCH
79, 11, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 212
XYZ
49, 54, 66
LUV
79, -15, -8
HWB
190, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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