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
ACAEAD
RGB
172, 174, 173
HSL
150, 1%, 68%
HSB
150, 1%, 68%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 32
LAB
71, -1, 0
LCH
71, 1, 164
OKLCH
0.75, 0.00, 165
XYZ
40, 42, 46
LUV
71, -1, 1
HWB
150, 67%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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