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
ACB2B0
RGB
172, 178, 176
HSL
160, 4%, 69%
HSB
160, 3%, 70%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 30
LAB
72, -2, 0
LCH
72, 2, 174
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 174
XYZ
41, 44, 47
LUV
72, -3, 1
HWB
160, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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