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
ACBABC
RGB
172, 186, 188
HSL
188, 11%, 71%
HSB
188, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 26
LAB
74, -5, -3
LCH
74, 5, 210
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 207
XYZ
44, 48, 54
LUV
74, -8, -3
HWB
188, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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