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
ADB8BF
RGB
173, 184, 191
HSL
203, 12%, 71%
HSB
203, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 25
LAB
74, -3, -5
LCH
74, 6, 240
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 235
XYZ
44, 47, 56
LUV
74, -6, -7
HWB
203, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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