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
ADBBB7
RGB
173, 187, 183
HSL
163, 9%, 71%
HSB
163, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 27
LAB
75, -6, 0
LCH
75, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 177
XYZ
44, 48, 52
LUV
75, -8, 1
HWB
163, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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