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
ACBEC3
RGB
172, 190, 195
HSL
193, 16%, 72%
HSB
193, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 24
LAB
76, -6, -5
LCH
76, 7, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 216
XYZ
45, 50, 59
LUV
76, -10, -6
HWB
193, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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