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
ADC0CD
RGB
173, 192, 205
HSL
204, 24%, 74%
HSB
204, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 20
LAB
77, -5, -9
LCH
77, 10, 242
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 238
XYZ
47, 51, 65
LUV
77, -11, -13
HWB
204, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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