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
ACAABE
RGB
172, 170, 190
HSL
246, 13%, 71%
HSB
246, 11%, 75%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 25
LAB
70, 4, -10
LCH
70, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 290
XYZ
41, 41, 55
LUV
70, 0, -16
HWB
246, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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