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
ACC5C2
RGB
172, 197, 194
HSL
173, 18%, 72%
HSB
173, 13%, 77%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 23
LAB
78, -9, -2
LCH
78, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 188
XYZ
47, 53, 59
LUV
78, -13, -1
HWB
173, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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