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
ACC3D3
RGB
172, 195, 211
HSL
205, 31%, 75%
HSB
205, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 17
LAB
77, -6, -11
LCH
77, 12, 243
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 238
XYZ
48, 53, 69
LUV
77, -13, -16
HWB
205, 67%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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