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
ADB2BD
RGB
173, 178, 189
HSL
221, 11%, 71%
HSB
221, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 26
LAB
72, 0, -6
LCH
72, 6, 268
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 266
XYZ
42, 44, 54
LUV
72, -3, -9
HWB
221, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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