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
ADBBC9
RGB
173, 187, 201
HSL
210, 21%, 73%
HSB
210, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 21
LAB
75, -3, -9
LCH
75, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 248
XYZ
46, 49, 62
LUV
75, -8, -13
HWB
210, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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