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
ADBBC4
RGB
173, 187, 196
HSL
203, 16%, 72%
HSB
203, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 23
LAB
75, -4, -6
LCH
75, 7, 240
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 236
XYZ
45, 48, 59
LUV
75, -8, -9
HWB
203, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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