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
ADB2BB
RGB
173, 178, 187
HSL
219, 9%, 71%
HSB
219, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 27
LAB
72, 0, -5
LCH
72, 5, 265
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 262
XYZ
42, 44, 53
LUV
72, -3, -8
HWB
219, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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