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
ABCAD8
RGB
171, 202, 216
HSL
199, 37%, 76%
HSB
199, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 15
LAB
79, -8, -11
LCH
79, 14, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 227
XYZ
50, 56, 73
LUV
79, -17, -15
HWB
199, 67%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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