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
ADBBD2
RGB
173, 187, 210
HSL
217, 29%, 75%
HSB
217, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, -1, -13
LCH
75, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 260
XYZ
47, 49, 68
LUV
75, -9, -20
HWB
217, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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