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
ABCDD7
RGB
171, 205, 215
HSL
194, 35%, 76%
HSB
194, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 16
LAB
80, -10, -9
LCH
80, 13, 222
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 217
XYZ
51, 57, 73
LUV
80, -18, -12
HWB
194, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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