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
ABCAD7
RGB
171, 202, 215
HSL
198, 35%, 76%
HSB
198, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 16
LAB
79, -9, -10
LCH
79, 13, 230
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 225
XYZ
50, 56, 72
LUV
79, -17, -14
HWB
198, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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