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
ADC3CE
RGB
173, 195, 206
HSL
200, 25%, 74%
HSB
200, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 19
LAB
77, -6, -8
LCH
77, 10, 234
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 229
XYZ
48, 52, 66
LUV
77, -12, -11
HWB
200, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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