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
ADBCB4
RGB
173, 188, 180
HSL
148, 10%, 71%
HSB
148, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 0, 4, 26
LAB
75, -7, 2
LCH
75, 7, 161
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 163
XYZ
43, 48, 50
LUV
75, -8, 5
HWB
148, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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