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
ACCCCF
RGB
172, 204, 207
HSL
185, 27%, 74%
HSB
185, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 1, 0, 19
LAB
80, -11, -5
LCH
80, 12, 206
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 203
XYZ
50, 56, 67
LUV
80, -17, -6
HWB
185, 67%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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