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
ABCBD1
RGB
171, 203, 209
HSL
189, 29%, 75%
HSB
189, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 18
LAB
79, -10, -7
LCH
79, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 210
XYZ
50, 56, 68
LUV
79, -17, -8
HWB
189, 67%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.