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
ACB09D
RGB
172, 176, 157
HSL
73, 11%, 65%
HSB
73, 11%, 69%
CMYK
2, 0, 11, 31
LAB
71, -4, 9
LCH
71, 10, 113
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 117
XYZ
39, 42, 38
LUV
71, -1, 14
HWB
73, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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