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
ADB2CD
RGB
173, 178, 205
HSL
231, 24%, 74%
HSB
231, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 20
LAB
73, 2, -14
LCH
73, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 277
XYZ
44, 45, 64
LUV
73, -4, -22
HWB
231, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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