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
ABCED0
RGB
171, 206, 208
HSL
183, 28%, 74%
HSB
183, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 18
LAB
80, -12, -5
LCH
80, 13, 203
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 201
XYZ
50, 57, 68
LUV
80, -18, -6
HWB
183, 67%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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