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
ACB2BB
RGB
172, 178, 187
HSL
216, 10%, 70%
HSB
216, 8%, 73%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 27
LAB
72, -1, -5
LCH
72, 5, 261
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 258
XYZ
42, 44, 53
LUV
72, -4, -8
HWB
216, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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