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
ACABC1
RGB
172, 171, 193
HSL
243, 15%, 71%
HSB
243, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 24
LAB
71, 4, -11
LCH
71, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 288
XYZ
41, 42, 56
LUV
71, -1, -18
HWB
243, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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