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
ACABC6
RGB
172, 171, 198
HSL
242, 19%, 72%
HSB
242, 14%, 78%
CMYK
13, 14, 0, 22
LAB
71, 4, -14
LCH
71, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 287
XYZ
42, 42, 59
LUV
71, -1, -22
HWB
242, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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