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
ACB8A9
RGB
172, 184, 169
HSL
108, 10%, 69%
HSB
108, 8%, 72%
CMYK
7, 0, 8, 28
LAB
74, -6, 6
LCH
74, 9, 136
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 139
XYZ
41, 46, 44
LUV
74, -6, 10
HWB
108, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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