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
ADBBBF
RGB
173, 187, 191
HSL
193, 12%, 71%
HSB
193, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 25
LAB
75, -4, -4
LCH
75, 6, 221
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 217
XYZ
44, 48, 56
LUV
75, -8, -5
HWB
193, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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