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
ADC2BA
RGB
173, 194, 186
HSL
157, 15%, 72%
HSB
157, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 24
LAB
77, -9, 1
LCH
77, 9, 170
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 171
XYZ
45, 51, 54
LUV
77, -11, 4
HWB
157, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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