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
ADBCCE
RGB
173, 188, 206
HSL
213, 25%, 74%
HSB
213, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 19
LAB
76, -3, -11
LCH
76, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 253
XYZ
46, 49, 65
LUV
76, -9, -16
HWB
213, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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