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
ADBEC9
RGB
173, 190, 201
HSL
204, 21%, 73%
HSB
204, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -4, -8
LCH
76, 9, 240
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 236
XYZ
46, 50, 62
LUV
76, -10, -11
HWB
204, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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