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
ABCED3
RGB
171, 206, 211
HSL
187, 31%, 75%
HSB
187, 19%, 83%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 17
LAB
80, -11, -7
LCH
80, 13, 210
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 207
XYZ
51, 58, 70
LUV
80, -18, -8
HWB
187, 67%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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