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
ACAFC8
RGB
172, 175, 200
HSL
234, 20%, 73%
HSB
234, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 22
LAB
72, 3, -13
LCH
72, 13, 282
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 280
XYZ
43, 44, 61
LUV
72, -3, -21
HWB
234, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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