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
ABCACC
RGB
171, 202, 204
HSL
184, 24%, 74%
HSB
184, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 20
LAB
79, -10, -5
LCH
79, 11, 204
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 201
XYZ
49, 55, 65
LUV
79, -16, -5
HWB
184, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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