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
ABC8D2
RGB
171, 200, 210
HSL
195, 30%, 75%
HSB
195, 19%, 82%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 18
LAB
79, -8, -8
LCH
79, 12, 225
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 221
XYZ
49, 55, 69
LUV
79, -16, -11
HWB
195, 67%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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