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
ACB5CD
RGB
172, 181, 205
HSL
224, 25%, 74%
HSB
224, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 20
LAB
74, 0, -13
LCH
74, 13, 272
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 269
XYZ
45, 46, 64
LUV
74, -6, -20
HWB
224, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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