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
ABD0CD
RGB
171, 208, 205
HSL
175, 28%, 74%
HSB
175, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 18
LAB
81, -13, -3
LCH
81, 13, 192
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 190
XYZ
50, 58, 66
LUV
81, -19, -2
HWB
175, 67%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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