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
ABCDC3
RGB
171, 205, 195
HSL
162, 25%, 74%
HSB
162, 17%, 80%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 20
LAB
80, -13, 1
LCH
80, 13, 176
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 176
XYZ
48, 56, 60
LUV
80, -18, 4
HWB
162, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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