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
ACCABA
RGB
172, 202, 186
HSL
148, 22%, 73%
HSB
148, 15%, 79%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 21
LAB
79, -13, 4
LCH
79, 14, 161
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 162
XYZ
47, 55, 54
LUV
79, -15, 9
HWB
148, 67%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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