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
ACB4AE
RGB
172, 180, 174
HSL
135, 5%, 69%
HSB
135, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 3, 29
LAB
73, -4, 2
LCH
73, 4, 151
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 154
XYZ
41, 44, 46
LUV
73, -4, 4
HWB
135, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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