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
ADB8A9
RGB
173, 184, 169
HSL
104, 10%, 69%
HSB
104, 8%, 72%
CMYK
6, 0, 8, 28
LAB
74, -6, 6
LCH
74, 9, 134
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 137
XYZ
42, 46, 44
LUV
74, -5, 10
HWB
104, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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