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
ACCFC5
RGB
172, 207, 197
HSL
163, 27%, 74%
HSB
163, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 19
LAB
80, -14, 1
LCH
80, 14, 176
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 176
XYZ
49, 57, 61
LUV
80, -18, 4
HWB
163, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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