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
ACB2A8
RGB
172, 178, 168
HSL
96, 6%, 68%
HSB
96, 6%, 70%
CMYK
3, 0, 6, 30
LAB
72, -4, 4
LCH
72, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 133
XYZ
40, 43, 43
LUV
72, -3, 7
HWB
96, 66%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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