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
ADB5B2
RGB
173, 181, 178
HSL
157, 5%, 69%
HSB
157, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 29
LAB
73, -3, 1
LCH
73, 3, 171
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 172
XYZ
42, 45, 49
LUV
73, -4, 1
HWB
157, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.