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
ADAFA5
RGB
173, 175, 165
HSL
72, 6%, 67%
HSB
72, 6%, 69%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 31
LAB
71, -2, 5
LCH
71, 5, 113
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 116
XYZ
39, 42, 42
LUV
71, -1, 8
HWB
72, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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