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
ABCFCF
RGB
171, 207, 207
HSL
180, 27%, 74%
HSB
180, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 19
LAB
81, -12, -4
LCH
81, 13, 199
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 196
XYZ
50, 58, 68
LUV
81, -19, -4
HWB
180, 67%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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