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
ACCEC8
RGB
172, 206, 200
HSL
169, 26%, 74%
HSB
169, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 0, 3, 19
LAB
80, -13, -1
LCH
80, 13, 184
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 184
XYZ
50, 57, 63
LUV
80, -18, 1
HWB
169, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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