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
ACC5CB
RGB
172, 197, 203
HSL
192, 23%, 74%
HSB
192, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 20
LAB
78, -8, -6
LCH
78, 10, 218
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 214
XYZ
48, 53, 64
LUV
78, -14, -8
HWB
192, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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