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
ACB2BC
RGB
172, 178, 188
HSL
218, 11%, 71%
HSB
218, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 26
LAB
72, -1, -6
LCH
72, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 261
XYZ
42, 44, 54
LUV
72, -4, -9
HWB
218, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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