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
ABCBD4
RGB
171, 203, 212
HSL
193, 32%, 75%
HSB
193, 19%, 83%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 17
LAB
80, -10, -8
LCH
80, 13, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 217
XYZ
50, 56, 70
LUV
80, -17, -11
HWB
193, 67%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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