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
ACC1B2
RGB
172, 193, 178
HSL
137, 14%, 72%
HSB
137, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 0, 8, 24
LAB
76, -10, 5
LCH
76, 11, 152
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 155
XYZ
44, 50, 49
LUV
76, -11, 9
HWB
137, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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