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
ACBEC5
RGB
172, 190, 197
HSL
197, 18%, 72%
HSB
197, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 23
LAB
76, -5, -6
LCH
76, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 223
XYZ
46, 50, 60
LUV
76, -10, -8
HWB
197, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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