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
ADAAB6
RGB
173, 170, 182
HSL
255, 8%, 69%
HSB
255, 7%, 71%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 29
LAB
70, 3, -6
LCH
70, 6, 296
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 297
XYZ
40, 41, 50
LUV
70, 1, -9
HWB
255, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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