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
ADBECD
RGB
173, 190, 205
HSL
208, 24%, 74%
HSB
208, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 20
LAB
76, -4, -10
LCH
76, 10, 249
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 245
XYZ
47, 50, 65
LUV
76, -10, -14
HWB
208, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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