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
ABCAC7
RGB
171, 202, 199
HSL
174, 23%, 73%
HSB
174, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 21
LAB
79, -11, -2
LCH
79, 11, 191
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 189
XYZ
48, 55, 62
LUV
79, -16, -1
HWB
174, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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