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
ABCED6
RGB
171, 206, 214
HSL
191, 34%, 75%
HSB
191, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 16
LAB
80, -11, -8
LCH
80, 13, 217
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 213
XYZ
51, 58, 72
LUV
80, -18, -10
HWB
191, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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