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
ABC9BD
RGB
171, 201, 189
HSL
156, 22%, 73%
HSB
156, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 21
LAB
78, -12, 2
LCH
78, 12, 169
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 169
XYZ
47, 54, 56
LUV
78, -16, 6
HWB
156, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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