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
ACBFB9
RGB
172, 191, 185
HSL
161, 13%, 71%
HSB
161, 10%, 75%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 25
LAB
76, -8, 1
LCH
76, 8, 175
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 175
XYZ
44, 50, 53
LUV
76, -10, 3
HWB
161, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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