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
ADC4DA
RGB
173, 196, 218
HSL
209, 38%, 77%
HSB
209, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 15
LAB
78, -5, -14
LCH
78, 15, 252
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 247
XYZ
50, 53, 74
LUV
78, -13, -21
HWB
209, 68%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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