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
ADBCBA
RGB
173, 188, 186
HSL
172, 10%, 71%
HSB
172, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 26
LAB
75, -6, -1
LCH
75, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 187
XYZ
44, 48, 53
LUV
75, -8, 0
HWB
172, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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