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
ACBBC0
RGB
172, 187, 192
HSL
195, 14%, 71%
HSB
195, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 25
LAB
75, -5, -4
LCH
75, 6, 224
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 220
XYZ
44, 48, 57
LUV
75, -8, -6
HWB
195, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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