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
ABCFD7
RGB
171, 207, 215
HSL
191, 35%, 76%
HSB
191, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -11, -8
LCH
81, 14, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 213
XYZ
51, 58, 73
LUV
81, -19, -10
HWB
191, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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