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
ACC4B3
RGB
172, 196, 179
HSL
137, 17%, 72%
HSB
137, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 23
LAB
77, -11, 6
LCH
77, 12, 153
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 155
XYZ
45, 52, 50
LUV
77, -12, 10
HWB
137, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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