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
ADBEC3
RGB
173, 190, 195
HSL
194, 15%, 72%
HSB
194, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 24
LAB
76, -5, -5
LCH
76, 7, 221
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 217
XYZ
45, 50, 59
LUV
76, -9, -6
HWB
194, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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