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
ACCDD9
RGB
172, 205, 217
HSL
196, 37%, 76%
HSB
196, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 15
LAB
80, -9, -10
LCH
80, 14, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 222
XYZ
51, 57, 74
LUV
80, -18, -13
HWB
196, 67%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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