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
ACB2B8
RGB
172, 178, 184
HSL
210, 8%, 70%
HSB
210, 7%, 72%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 28
LAB
72, -1, -4
LCH
72, 4, 251
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 248
XYZ
42, 44, 52
LUV
72, -4, -5
HWB
210, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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