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
ABCAD5
RGB
171, 202, 213
HSL
196, 33%, 75%
HSB
196, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 16
LAB
79, -9, -9
LCH
79, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 221
XYZ
50, 56, 71
LUV
79, -17, -12
HWB
196, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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