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
ADBBC6
RGB
173, 187, 198
HSL
206, 18%, 73%
HSB
206, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 22
LAB
75, -3, -7
LCH
75, 8, 246
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 241
XYZ
45, 49, 60
LUV
75, -8, -10
HWB
206, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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