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
ADB2B6
RGB
173, 178, 182
HSL
207, 6%, 70%
HSB
207, 5%, 71%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 29
LAB
72, -1, -3
LCH
72, 3, 245
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 242
XYZ
42, 44, 51
LUV
72, -3, -4
HWB
207, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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