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
ACBBC8
RGB
172, 187, 200
HSL
208, 20%, 73%
HSB
208, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 22
LAB
75, -3, -8
LCH
75, 9, 248
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 244
XYZ
45, 48, 62
LUV
75, -9, -12
HWB
208, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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