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
ADAFBC
RGB
173, 175, 188
HSL
232, 10%, 71%
HSB
232, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 26
LAB
72, 1, -7
LCH
72, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 279
XYZ
42, 43, 54
LUV
72, -2, -11
HWB
232, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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