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
ACB5BD
RGB
172, 181, 189
HSL
208, 11%, 71%
HSB
208, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 26
LAB
73, -2, -5
LCH
73, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 245
XYZ
43, 45, 55
LUV
73, -5, -7
HWB
208, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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