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
ACB1CA
RGB
172, 177, 202
HSL
230, 22%, 73%
HSB
230, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 21
LAB
72, 2, -13
LCH
72, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 277
XYZ
43, 44, 62
LUV
72, -4, -21
HWB
230, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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