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
ACCFC6
RGB
172, 207, 198
HSL
165, 27%, 74%
HSB
165, 17%, 81%
CMYK
17, 0, 4, 19
LAB
80, -13, 0
LCH
80, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 178
XYZ
50, 57, 62
LUV
80, -18, 3
HWB
165, 67%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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