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
ADC5BC
RGB
173, 197, 188
HSL
158, 17%, 73%
HSB
158, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 23
LAB
78, -10, 2
LCH
78, 10, 171
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 171
XYZ
46, 52, 55
LUV
78, -13, 4
HWB
158, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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