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
ACD0D7
RGB
172, 208, 215
HSL
190, 35%, 76%
HSB
190, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 16
LAB
81, -11, -8
LCH
81, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 211
XYZ
52, 59, 73
LUV
81, -19, -10
HWB
190, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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