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
ACAFBD
RGB
172, 175, 189
HSL
229, 11%, 71%
HSB
229, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 26
LAB
72, 1, -8
LCH
72, 8, 277
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 276
XYZ
42, 43, 54
LUV
72, -2, -12
HWB
229, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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