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
ACB8D2
RGB
172, 184, 210
HSL
221, 30%, 75%
HSB
221, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 18
LAB
74, 0, -15
LCH
74, 15, 269
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 266
XYZ
46, 48, 68
LUV
74, -8, -23
HWB
221, 67%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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