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
ADBAAE
RGB
173, 186, 174
HSL
125, 9%, 70%
HSB
125, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 27
LAB
74, -6, 4
LCH
74, 8, 145
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 148
XYZ
42, 47, 47
LUV
74, -7, 8
HWB
125, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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