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
ADB3B4
RGB
173, 179, 180
HSL
189, 4%, 69%
HSB
189, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 29
LAB
72, -2, -1
LCH
72, 2, 212
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 209
XYZ
42, 44, 50
LUV
72, -3, -2
HWB
189, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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