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
ADB3B5
RGB
173, 179, 181
HSL
195, 5%, 69%
HSB
195, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 29
LAB
73, -2, -2
LCH
73, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 220
XYZ
42, 44, 50
LUV
73, -3, -2
HWB
195, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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