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
ADB7BD
RGB
173, 183, 189
HSL
203, 11%, 71%
HSB
203, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, -3, -4
LCH
74, 5, 238
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 234
XYZ
43, 46, 55
LUV
74, -6, -6
HWB
203, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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