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
ADB7BB
RGB
173, 183, 187
HSL
197, 9%, 71%
HSB
197, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 27
LAB
74, -3, -3
LCH
74, 4, 228
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 224
XYZ
43, 46, 54
LUV
74, -6, -4
HWB
197, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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