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
ABC8D4
RGB
171, 200, 212
HSL
198, 32%, 75%
HSB
198, 19%, 83%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 17
LAB
79, -8, -9
LCH
79, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 225
XYZ
49, 55, 70
LUV
79, -16, -13
HWB
198, 67%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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