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
ABC9CE
RGB
171, 201, 206
HSL
189, 26%, 74%
HSB
189, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 19
LAB
79, -10, -6
LCH
79, 11, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 209
XYZ
49, 55, 66
LUV
79, -16, -7
HWB
189, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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