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
ADABB8
RGB
173, 171, 184
HSL
249, 8%, 70%
HSB
249, 7%, 72%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 28
LAB
70, 3, -6
LCH
70, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 293
XYZ
40, 41, 51
LUV
70, 0, -10
HWB
249, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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