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
ACBAC2
RGB
172, 186, 194
HSL
202, 15%, 72%
HSB
202, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -4, -6
LCH
75, 7, 237
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 233
XYZ
44, 48, 58
LUV
75, -8, -8
HWB
202, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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