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
ACBDCD
RGB
172, 189, 205
HSL
209, 25%, 74%
HSB
209, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 20
LAB
76, -4, -10
LCH
76, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 247
XYZ
46, 50, 65
LUV
76, -10, -15
HWB
209, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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