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
ACBFAF
RGB
172, 191, 175
HSL
129, 13%, 71%
HSB
129, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 0, 8, 25
LAB
76, -9, 6
LCH
76, 11, 147
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 150
XYZ
43, 49, 48
LUV
76, -10, 10
HWB
129, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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