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
ACABBB
RGB
172, 171, 187
HSL
244, 11%, 70%
HSB
244, 9%, 73%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 27
LAB
70, 3, -8
LCH
70, 9, 289
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 289
XYZ
41, 41, 53
LUV
70, 0, -13
HWB
244, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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