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
ACBAAA
RGB
172, 186, 170
HSL
112, 10%, 70%
HSB
112, 9%, 73%
CMYK
8, 0, 9, 27
LAB
74, -7, 6
LCH
74, 10, 139
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 142
XYZ
42, 47, 45
LUV
74, -7, 11
HWB
112, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.