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
ACA4AB
RGB
172, 164, 171
HSL
308, 5%, 66%
HSB
308, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 1, 33
LAB
68, 4, -3
LCH
68, 5, 327
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 330
XYZ
38, 38, 44
LUV
68, 4, -5
HWB
308, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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