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
ACADBB
RGB
172, 173, 187
HSL
236, 10%, 70%
HSB
236, 8%, 73%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 27
LAB
71, 2, -7
LCH
71, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 283
XYZ
41, 42, 53
LUV
71, -1, -11
HWB
236, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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