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
ACBCBC
RGB
172, 188, 188
HSL
180, 11%, 71%
HSB
180, 9%, 74%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 26
LAB
75, -6, -2
LCH
75, 6, 199
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 197
XYZ
44, 48, 55
LUV
75, -9, -2
HWB
180, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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