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
ACC9CD
RGB
172, 201, 205
HSL
187, 25%, 74%
HSB
187, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 20
LAB
79, -9, -5
LCH
79, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 207
XYZ
49, 55, 66
LUV
79, -15, -7
HWB
187, 67%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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