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
ACAAC5
RGB
172, 170, 197
HSL
244, 19%, 72%
HSB
244, 14%, 77%
CMYK
13, 14, 0, 23
LAB
70, 5, -14
LCH
70, 14, 289
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 289
XYZ
41, 42, 59
LUV
70, -1, -22
HWB
244, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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