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
ADB9CD
RGB
173, 185, 205
HSL
218, 24%, 74%
HSB
218, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, -1, -12
LCH
75, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 261
XYZ
46, 48, 65
LUV
75, -7, -18
HWB
218, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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