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
ACBBBE
RGB
172, 187, 190
HSL
190, 12%, 71%
HSB
190, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 25
LAB
75, -5, -3
LCH
75, 6, 215
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 211
XYZ
44, 48, 56
LUV
75, -8, -4
HWB
190, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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